As the parent of a child with many learning challenges, the topic of AD/HD has often been discussed in my home. Like many other parents of children who exhibit difficulties with attention and focus, my husband and I have debated the issue of using medication to help our child function more successfully in school, at [Read More]
Professional Profile: Lori Boehm
Lori J. Boehm is a Special Education Consultant who advocates for children with special needs. Lori received her B.S. in Child Development/Special Education from California State University, Fullerton. She received a certificate of completion in the Special Education Advocacy Training (SEAT) Project and has served as a board member of the Ventura County Autism Society. [Read More]
Nutritional and Dietary Approaches to Improve Attention and Focus
According to local Wholefood Nutritionist, Ayurveda Consultant and Herbalist, Khabir Southwick, many nutritional and dietary therapies can be implemented to eliminate or greatly reduce the symptoms of what are often referred to as attention deficit and hyperactivity disorders. Khabir states that, in many cases, these symptoms are due to nutritional deficiencies resulting from poor dietary [Read More]
Understanding Your Child’s Reading Challenges by Gloria Ellis, M.A.
A new school year is underway and students may be experiencing a variety of emotions, both positive and negative. For the children who struggle with reading, their concerns, and those of their parents, can be extreme, anxiety provoking, and likely routine. Each year may feel the same, as the child falls further behind his or [Read More]
Many Types of Readers
There are different areas of the brain related to the process of reading and evidence from fMRI research conducted during reading tasks demonstrates this. Most reading interventions focus on developing the skills necessary for processing words phonetically or “sounding them out” accurately. This focus is a result of a great deal of research demonstrating a [Read More]
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