Executive functioning skills can be the engine to your kid’s future success and happiness. Or, they can be the source of many frustrating obstacles. Impairment in executive functioning skills often arise in kids with ADHD and other learning differences. Find out what you need to know to get your kid set on the right track. […]
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Auditory Processing: 5 Fast Facts For Families
Does your child pass his physical hearing exams, yet still seems to have trouble hearing and understanding you? He may have Auditory Processing Disorder (APD). A child with this condition will have otherwise functional hearing, but be unable to properly process and interpret the sounds that are being heard. Read on to learn more about […]
5 Fast Facts for Families: Dyscalculia
Are you baffled by how much your otherwise bright kid struggles with simple math? Perhaps he has a specific learning difference called dyscalculia. Read on to learn some basic dyscalculia facts. And, find out more about whether you need to find out more. 1. Dyscalculia Facts: What Is It? Dyscalculia is a disorder that makes […]
5 Fast Facts For Families: Dyslexia
Are you trying to figure out whether your child may have dyslexia? Start by reviewing these basic dyslexia facts. 1. What Is Dyslexia? Sometimes the brain processes information in unexpected ways. For people who have dyslexia, the way that the brain processes information makes it difficult to read. It creates challenges processing letters and symbols into […]
13 Back To School Tips For Families With Learning Differences
As we all know, making the transition back from a likely carefree summer to the more structured school year can be rough for many children. But, back to school season can be a particularly difficult transition for kids with learning differences. Many times, these are children who already have challenges surrounding transitions. But the fact […]