Despite the fact that the brain and learning are closely intertwined, neuroscience and classroom teaching are not often discussed together. And while parents and teachers don’t have to be neuroscientists to educate students, knowing how the human brain really...
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For Learning Support Students Who Will Be Applying to College: Three Things Every Parent Needs to Know
If your high school student has a learning support IEP or Chapter 504 plan for ADD or another health concern, continuing the accommodations that were granted to him during his elementary and secondary school years into his college years will greatly increase his...
Securing Learning Disabilities Support Accommodations in College
What Parents and Learning Support Students Need to Know (and What Your High School Might Not Tell You!) Entering college is a challenging transition for all students, but it can be particularly demanding for students who have benefited from a learning support...
How to Improve Reading and Writing Skills: Tips for Dyslexic Students by Dyslexic Students
Dyslexia is a learning disability that one in five Americans face every day, a disorder that can impede a student’s ability to proficiently read, write, and spell. There is no medication for dyslexia, but fortunately, there are plenty of dependable resources...
Needing Extra Time to Take Tests: A Firsthand Look at Dyslexia
Allison at her graduation from Columbia University, where she earned her master's degree. Photo and caption courtesy of the Yale Center of Dyslexia and Creativity. Needing extra time to take tests is not something to be afraid of. Take it from Allison Schwartz, a...
Executive Functioning Coaching Helps!
Many, if not all, parents have heard something like the following from a child: "I forgot my books at school." "I didn't know I had an assignment." "I did study, I just didn't know how." "I don't have time to finish my work." "I can't do it." Many of these students...
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