By Wendy Elliott, MA, LCMHC As the parent of a child who was diagnosed with a learning disability, I know all too well the frustrations and sense of being misunderstood by “ordinary parents.” It is …
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When “Lazy” Doesn’t Make Sense
How Executive Functions Impact Achievement ~ By Cindy Z. Hansen Difficulty starting a task, staying focused on school tasks, and managing simple routines; great ideas without follow-through; late …
When There Are No Pictures
What A Reading Comprehension Challenge Looks Like Remember the first time you saw a movie that was based on a book that you loved- how excited you were to see that the main character looked and …
Summer Slide- Not As Fun As It Sounds
By Gloria Ellis, M.A. The term “summer slide” sounds like a lot more fun than it is! It isn’t a dance move or an amusement park ride. This term refers to the loss of academic skills that occurs …
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Professional Profile: Michaela Gordon, OT
Possessing a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Michaela Gordon offers a collection of therapeutic options to children with Sensory Processing and Sensory Integration Disorders. She looks at …
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Helping Your Child Find Emotional Balance
By Wendy Elliott, M.A., LCMHC Parenting a child or teen who learns differently is a challenging task. You want to support your child’s academic success yet it is difficult when, no matter what you …
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