Surviving the Transition From School to Summer
When school's out for the summer, kids are excited to get some freedom and a new routine. However, for kids with learning or behavioral challenges, […]
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Learning Disorders (4)
Accommodations and Resources to Help Students' Test Anxiety
Test anxiety can make academic life miserable for students who suffer from it. It often accompanies other learning disabilities, but it can also […]
Repetitive Behaviors in Kids: When to Be Concerned
When children are bored or feeling restless, it's not uncommon for them to tap their pencils against their desks repeatedly, whistle or display some […]
How to Turn Your Child's Teacher Into Your Child's Advocate
(Especially During an IEP Meeting) The execution of an Individual Education Program (IEP) is the responsibility of your child's teacher and support […]
Ideal Testing Environments for Students With Learning Differences
Taking tests can cause anxiety for anyone, but it can be especially stressful for students with learning disabilities or learning differences. As […]
IEP Meeting Checklist for Parents: A Pocket Guide
When you're looking for help for a student who struggles with a learning disability or mental health condition, you know it's important to have a […]
Dyslexia and Reading Comprehension, Sight Words and Spelling
Reading Comprehension, Sight Words and Spelling: How Students With Dyslexia Can Succeed in School Children with dyslexia are often faced with […]
Visual Processing Explained: Visual Closure
Life can be difficult for children who experience visual processing difficulties. These issues aren’t related to the physical health of the eyes, but […]
Do Learning Disabilities Lead to Behavioral Disorders as Teens?
When a child demonstrates learning disabilities in the classroom, at home or in a social situation, it's something that you don't want to overlook. […]