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...
At Lake Michigan Academy, we have a bit of a reputation. If you walk into our elementary wing, you likely won’t find students sitting in silent rows filling out geography worksheets. Why? Because you can’t feel the pulse of a city from a desk. Right now, our students...
Students with ADHD often feel out of sync in traditional classrooms where learning centers around long lectures, quiet seatwork, and a lot of listening and memorization. These environments expect a kind of sustained attention that doesn’t always match how the ADHD...
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...
