For parents of children who learn differently, our instinct is to protect. We spend years stepping in as our child’s fiercest advocate—interpreting their frustrations, meeting with teachers, and ensuring their accommodations are being met. But the ultimate goal of...
The end of the school year is supposed to be a time of celebration—a wind-down filled with field days, yearbooks, and counting down the days to summer. But for many parents of bright, curious children who learn differently, late spring brings a completely different...
For most families, the end of the school year is a time of celebration—a season of “no more pencils, no more books.” But for parents of students with ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning differences, that final school bell can trigger “break-time...
Photo Credit: Photo by Drazen Zigic on iStock At Lake Michigan Academy (LMA), we believe that every child who learns and thinks differently deserves a holiday season filled with joy. Understanding the unique challenges that children with...
Image by ozgurcankaya on iStock When we picture a child learning to read, we might imagine them matching words with pictures or pointing to sentences on a page. But long before they even get to that stage, a crucial skill needs to be developed first: phonological...
Image by EyeEm Mobile GmbH on iStock October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, a time for educators, families, students, and communities to deepen their understanding of learning differences, break down stigma, and celebrate strengths. At Lake Michigan...
