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Spelling Struggles?
Does your child struggle with spelling? Many parents assume that since their child can read, they can spell well. However, this is not...
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Feb 4, 20231 min read


Consistency is Key for Neurodiverse Learners
Neurodiverse students need consistently delivered services to achieve to their full academic potential. Consistency matters most to...
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Dec 29, 20221 min read
Advocacy: The Power to Support Families Through the IEP/504 Process
Navigating special education and beginning the IEP and 504 Plan process is daunting for parents and families. I remember the mounds of...
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Dec 13, 20221 min read


The Fear I Left Behind-A Daughter's Journey Through Dyslexia and Dyscalculia
I hate being different from my peers; this difference has always been with me, like a big bag I drag along throughout the day. The bag is...
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Oct 5, 20225 min read


A Parent’s Journey Through Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Dysgraphia
A you may know, my children were both diagnosed with learning disabilities at young ages. Ava in third grade, which is the national...
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Sep 22, 20222 min read


Why is my Kid Obsessed with....?
I hear from so many parents of children with Dyslexia that their child has tunnel vision for one subject and one subject only. My son and...
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Aug 30, 20222 min read


Back to School: Start with Open Parent-Teacher Dialogue
Back to school can be an anxious time for parents of students with learning challenges or suspected learning disabilities…but it doesn’t...
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Aug 21, 20221 min read


Why is Structure Important for Students?
I work with students with learning challenges and one thing I know for sure is this population of students, and most students in general,...
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Jul 23, 20221 min read


Classroom Accommodations to Level the Playing Field for Struggling Students
Struggling students often tell me that HATE school because they know their skills don’t match those of their peers no matter how hard...
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May 15, 20221 min read


Why One-to-One?
One-to-one instruction works best for students who are struggling because is gives individual students freedom to work on areas of need...
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Apr 5, 20221 min read


What Does Testing for Learning Disabilities Look Like?
I am often asked this question by worried parents and I would like to provide an answer in order for your child to receive a complete...
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Feb 24, 20222 min read


What is Dyslexia & Signs
Dyslexia is a learning disability, which primarily expresses itself as difficulty learning to read. It is a phonological processing...
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Feb 10, 20221 min read


Academic Support Benefits Students and Families
Some students do well in school and are able to grasp, retain and apply new concepts after one brush of classroom instruction, while...
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Jan 2, 20221 min read


What is Structured Literacy and Why Does it Work?
Structured literacy programs are explicit, systematic teaching that focuses on phonological awareness, word recognition, phonics and...
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Nov 29, 20212 min read


When Should I Seek Services for My Child?
The answer to this question is not one-sized-fits-all and it depends on each child’s needs. My services are best utilized when parents,...
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Nov 13, 20211 min read


What are signs my child is struggling?
-Low scores on classroom assessments, report cards, progress reports -Teacher/parent observations `-Student’s inability to read, write or...
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Nov 13, 20211 min read


What are some other resources I should know about?
Here are some of the associations that I frequently look to for new techniques and insights on what works: International Dyslexia...
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Nov 13, 20211 min read
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