
Dispelling Myths About Learning Differences
 According to the Learning Disabilities Association of America, 1 in 5 people in the U.S. have learning and attention issues…

Multisensory Techniques and How They Benefit Struggling Readers
Studies from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development have shown that using multisensory techniques is the most effective teaching approach for children who struggle with reading..

What Parents Need to Know about Learning Differences
Understanding the ins and outs of learning differences is crucial to supporting a child’s academic journey. It’s important to remember that a learning difference doesn’t reflect intelligence or potential…

Why Tutoring is Important for Students with Learning Differences
For students with learning differences, traditional classroom settings don’t provide the individualized attention and tailored strategies they need to succeed…

Common Kinds of Learning Differences
Contrary to what some people may believe, learning differences have nothing to do with IQ…

Cultivating Critical Thinking Skills in Students with Learning Disabilities
Photo by Santi Vedràon Unsplash Critical thinking is a bit of a lost art. Nevertheless, possessing these skills is a crucial part of every child’s education and has profound significance on how they will navigate the workforce when they are adults. Students...

Celebrating Learning Disabilities Awareness Month
October is everyone’s favorite season for a reason: it’s right in the middle of fall, the leaves are starting to change, and everyone is settling into the new school year routine….

Navigating the Digital Classroom for ADHD Students
Although distance education has been around since the late 1800s, when the first very first correspondence course program was introduced by the University of Chicago, it did not become particularly popular until the Internet age began in the 1990s….

Extracurricular Activities Can Positively Impact Academic Success for Students with Dyslexia and ADHD
Extracurricular activities serve as catalysts for well-rounded development throughout a students’ life, whether they struggle with learning disabilities or not. Participation in extracurriculars has a profound effect on a child’s psychological health and overall well-being, since they build confidence and promote greater social-emotional learning….

The Impacts of Speech due to Dyslexia
Many people have heard of dyslexia, but fewer are actually aware of how this condition manifests and what signs to look out for before taking your child to receive an assessment….

Outdoor Education Helps the Well-Being of Students with Learning Disabilities
Everyone intuitively seems to know that getting outside helps boost their mood, especially in the good weather. But recent studies have shown that spending time outdoors can have extremely powerful and transformative effects on children’s cognitive function and mental health….

The Role of Parental Involvement in Academic Achievement for Students with Learning Disabilities
Parental involvement is crucial for fostering a healthy academic and social environment, but for students with learning disabilities, a consistent dialogue between parents, students, and educators is even more crucial—arguably the cornerstone of success…

ADHD Symptoms vs. Immaturity in Children
It seems as though nowadays, everyone is talking about ADHD: whether it’s the self-diagnosis community on social media or studies about adult ADHD diagnoses, it has never been discussed with as much fervor as it has the past few years….
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