Myth: The Correct Words Per Minute is all that matters in reading. Fact: Fluency includes rate, accuracy, prosody, and comprehension. Reading Fluency is defined as "accurate...
A new year brings with it all the normal day-to-day tasks and responsibilities. For those of you who have added new tasks or activities based on your goals for this new year,...
This PBS special titled "Headstrong: Inside the Hidden World of Dyslexia and ADHD" uncovers the hidden disability of Dyslexia and ADHD. Adults, high school and college students...
Families come to the idea of homeschooling for various reasons. Maybe a friend homeschools and it’s piqued your interest. Maybe your child has specific learning needs that aren’t...
This is the last part of our three part article from LD Online on how to improve your parenting experience if your child has a learning disability. You can scroll down to our...
In order to create a real lasting change in their lives, children with learning disabilities need as much reinforcement as they can get. In addition to the training we provide...
Recommendations It is important to remember that the population of children with learning disabilities is heterogeneous. The children are similar because they all have an adequate...
Normalcy Myth – Smart Kids with LD « Smart Kids With LD. By the time I was in second grade I thought I was stupid and crazy. Why? Because that’s what I was taught. Those are...
By Susan Barton Many parents send me questions like this at the end of a school year: I have a daughter who just finished first grade. I am pretty sure she has Dyslexia.The...
"Those subjects who had been given Adderall were significantly more likely to report that the pill had caused them to do a better job on the tasks they'd been given, even though...
Did you know studies suggest that dietary changes may improve the symptoms of hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity in ADHD kids? Find out how to make your family’s diet...