Tips to Improve Reading Fluency

If you have a kid who reads haltingly, with many stops and starts, you may be wondering what you can do to improve their reading fluency. Fluent reading is essential not only for smooth-sounding out loud reading, but also for comprehension and confidence. When kids are stopping and starting, struggling over every word, so much …

Concussions in Kids Sports & Their Impacts on Learning

Participation in sports is an integral part of a child’s development, fostering physical fitness, teamwork, and discipline. However, it’s important to not overlook the risk of injuries, particularly concussions. While concussions are common in various sports, their implications on a child’s cognitive function and learning abilities are often underestimated.  Understanding Concussions: A concussion is a …

Math Struggles? Get the 411 on Dyscalculia

Dyscalculia may sound like a fancy term, but it really just translates to “county badly.” The neurological disorder includes specific and persistent challenges in learning or comprehending mathematics, regardless of intelligence or motivation. In fact, even very smart people can have math struggles! And it’s not just about adding or multiplying numbers. People with dyscalculia …

Improving Attention Skills

We work with many individuals who struggles with attention issues or diagnosed with ADHD – combined type or inattentive. Lupe came to us due to these difficulties.  Usually, when students struggle with attention (ADHD), it is due to a combination of other weaknesses that manifest as attention issues.  The most common being processing speed.  When cognitive skills are …

Improving Attention Skills

We work with many individuals who struggles with attention issues or diagnosed with ADHD – combined type or inattentive. Lupe came to us due to these difficulties.  Usually, when students struggle with attention (ADHD), it is due to a combination of other weaknesses that manifest as attention issues.  The most common being processing speed.  When cognitive skills are …

Improving Attention Skills

We work with many individuals who struggles with attention issues or diagnosed with ADHD – combined type or inattentive. Lupe came to us due to these difficulties.  Usually, when students struggle with attention (ADHD), it is due to a combination of other weaknesses that manifest as attention issues.  The most common being processing speed.  When cognitive skills are …