A Back-to-School Guide for Kids With Dyslexia
School’s here! Key takeaways: Keep the lines of communication open Share your child’s most recent evaluations, tests, and school records Let the school/teachers know about your child’s IEP Invest in […]
7 Tips for Creating a Back-to-School Routine
How to prepare your child for a new school year Key takeaways: Get back on a morning schedule Make sure your child gets enough sleep Lay out clothes the night […]
What Will School Reopening Look Like This Fall?
What can families expect when school starts again? Key takeaways:* Broward and Miami-Dade counties plan to offer in-person learning five days a week. There will be no remote or hybrid […]
How Do You Know if Your Child Has Dyslexia?
Identifying typical signs of dyslexia in children Key takeaways: Dyslexia affects one in five kids It is a learning difference that affects the parts of the brain that process language […]
5 Common Issues Parents Face With Kids With ADHD
How families can cope with the difficulties of ADHD in children Children with ADHD often: Display defiant or disruptive behavior Become hyper-focused on things that excite them Lack executive functioning […]
6 Ways Dyslexia Can Be a Gift
How dyslexia can benefit your child Kids with dyslexia have many gifts, including: Enhanced right-brain skills Think in pictures rather than words Holistic thinking that sees the whole picture Improved […]
How COVID-19 Changed Education (Maybe Forever)
4 big changes in education as a result of COVID-19 Key takeaways: Virtual school has had a profound effect on academic achievement COVID-19 may have permanently changed how we educate […]
S.M.A.R.T. Summer Literacy Program for Children with Learning Differences
A summer program for children with dyslexia and other learning disabilities Key Takeaways: The summer slide can result in learning losses of up to 20% in reading; 27% in math […]
How the FLEX Program Can Prevent the Summer Slide
Summer should be a time of fun and relaxation, but you can’t completely close the door on learning Key Takeaways: The summer slide can result in learning losses of up […]
6 Summer Activities for Kids with Learning Differences
How parents can help enhance summer learning Tips for enhancing summer learning: Have your child work on lessons for 15-30 minutes a day Create a summer schedule (and stick to […]