As the parent of a child who was diagnosed with a learning disability, I know all too well the frustrations and sense of being misunderstood by “ordinary parents.” It is easy to feel alone and isolated in your struggles especially when you find yourself having conversations about your child with other parents who never have [Read More]
Archives for April 2013
Parenting a Challenging Child ~
When “Lazy” Doesn’t Make Sense: How Executive Functions Impact Achievement ~ By Cindy Z. Hansen
As part of our lecture series, Cindy will be speaking on this topic Thursday, April 25, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at our office – 530 W. Ojai Avenue, Suite 107. Click Here for Details on Cindy’s Lecture (The following is an excerpt from the full article by Cindy Z. Hansen, copyright 2012) Difficulty starting a task, staying [Read More]
When There Are No Pictures: What A Reading Comprehension Challenge Looks Like
Remember the first time you saw a movie that was based on a book that you loved- how excited you were to see that the main character looked and behaved just as you had imagined? Or perhaps the scenes with important characters and setting were nothing like you had pictured them. Now imagine if, when [Read More]
Summer Slide ~ Not As Fun As It Sounds ~ By Gloria Ellis, M.A.
The term “summer slide” sounds like a lot more fun than it is! It isn’t a dance move or an amusement park ride. This term refers to the loss of academic skills that occurs over the summer months and it is particularly impactful to students with limited access to educational materials and opportunities. Students who [Read More]
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