Learning Differences, Disabilities, and Preferences: How Cognitive Skills Impact Learning Posted on October 26, 2022June 8, 2023 by Sandra Zamalis We all learn differently. Every brain is unique in the way it interacts with the world. However, culturally we have given a lot of power to things like learning styles and preferences instead of building the skills to make all areas of learning easier. While learning differences and disabilities are extremely common, a diagnosis doesn’t …
Getting Math Help: All About Math Anxiety Posted on October 25, 2022February 9, 2023 by Carrie Tears, stress, avoidance, and anger: these are symptoms of math anxiety, a real phenomenon that affects cognitive function. While lots of students may need math help, those with math anxiety can especially benefit from a different approach. What is Math Anxiety Math anxiety, also known as math phobia, is an increasingly common experience for students …
Red Flags to Listen for in Parent Teacher Conferences Posted on October 14, 2022June 8, 2023 by Dargan Coggeshall Parent teacher conferences are happening, and with them come lots of questions… Is my child doing what he should be? Are there any new problems that we can catch onto early? Is this year really going to be as hard as last year? These are valid concerns and as you listen to your child’s teacher, …
Looking for ADHD Help? Find Out How Brain Training Works Posted on October 13, 2022February 9, 2023 by Carrie Living with ADHD means finding creative solutions to challenges at school, at work, and in life. Sometimes, these strategies work for a while, but do not provide long-term solutions. Approaching these challenges with a sense of curiosity, creativity, and good humor can be crucial for finding the right ADHD help. Our understanding of ADHD has …
4 Different Types of Learning Disabilities and What To Watch Out For Posted on October 12, 2022June 8, 2023 by Amy Judge The thought of your child having a learning disability can be panic-inducing. Learning disabilities can be frustrating for kids and challenging for parents and teachers. The good news is that learning disabilities are extremely common and treatable. And contrary to popular belief, they are not a measure of intelligence. Learning differences like dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, …
6 Things You’ve Never Heard About Dyslexia Posted on October 10, 2022June 8, 2023 by Sandra Zamalis There is a lot of misunderstanding about the way individuals with dyslexia experience the world. Here are 6 mostly-unknown things that you may not have heard about this learning disability: Dyslexics don’t see letters backwards. Dyslexia isn’t a visual processing problem. Instead, it is an inability to connect letters to sounds to meaning in the …
Specific Learning Disorder with Impairment in Reading: What It Is and What You Need to Know Posted on October 5, 2022June 8, 2023 by Sandra Zamalis For years, kids who struggle with reading have been accommodated, pushed through, put in lower reading groups, or diagnosed with dyslexia. However, there is a move towards a more general understanding of this struggle with reading: and that is specific learning disorder with impairment in reading. So Is Dyslexia Not a Thing Any More? Dyslexia …
Help With Reading Comprehension Posted on September 27, 2022September 20, 2022 by Leslie Poff Around fourth grade, there is a shift from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.” At this point, students begin focusing on reading for information and comprehension. Obviously, the timeframe varies, depending on the child, but that’s not to say that comprehension doesn’t play a role before third grade. It simply means that for many …
The ADHD Research Results Say… Posted on September 22, 2022June 8, 2023 by Rich Frieder School is off and running! This is about the time that teachers start noticing students struggling with attention issues and you may be noticing these issues during homework sessions. Some may have even suggested you should look for ADHD help or if your child qualifies for an ADHD diagnosis. It can be confusing to figure …
And The (ADHD) Research Says…. Posted on September 22, 2022June 8, 2023 by Rich Frieder It’s September and school is off and running! This is about the time that teachers start to noticing students struggling with attention issues and you, as a parent, may be noticing these issues during homework sessions. Some may have even suggested you should look for ADHD help and that you should check to see if …