I’m a psychologist, not an educator, and I have to admit I sometimes get confused by the constant changes in the educational world. Common Core State Standards? The “new math”? […]

Some kids simply hate to write. They become argumentative with their parents when doing written homework. At school they rush through writing assignments, doing as little as possible. For children […]

Should kids with certain learning disabilities learn dictation skills ? Children diagnosed with ADHD are five times more likely to have a written language disorder than children without […]

Does your child rush through written homework so quickly that it is impossible to read? Does she or he get frustrated when doing a writing assignment, crossing […]

Dyslexia is a common problem for children today. With more than ten percent of the population affected by the condition, dyslexia is one of the most commonly diagnosed learning disabilities […]

Many children diagnosed with ADHD or who experience attention problems also struggle with reading. Approximately 25% of all children who are diagnosed with ADHD are also dyslexic. ADHD and […]

Technology and dyslexia are a match made in heaven for many students who struggle with reading or experience other language impairments. Whether it be text-to-speech software that has your digital […]

Parents of children who have been diagnosed with Dyslexia know that receiving extra practice and reinforcement of reading and writing skills outside the classroom can be essential for keeping pace with classmates. […]

Practicing spelling has never been easier thanks to the explosion of spelling games for kids on the iPad app store. Word games allow children to increase their vocabulary and learn […]

The app stores feature many different types of note-taking apps, housing a wide range of functionality and features. Note-taking apps are extremely beneficial for kids in school, helping them to […]