8 Challenges Faced by English Language Learners in Special Education
English Language Learners face numerous obstacles in a traditional classroom setting, but what about ELLs who require special education? Check out this week’s blog to learn about risks that ELLs with learning differences face, and how we can help.
7 Strategies for Fostering a Growth Mindset in Your Child
Do you think intelligence is something you are born with and is unchanging, like eye color? Or do you think your brain is more like a muscle, that can grow and strengthen with training? Research suggests that the latter is true, and what your child believes can have a major impact on their emotional well-being throughout their academic career. Check out this week’s blog on 7 strategies to foster a growth mindset in your child.
Now Streaming: Dr. Shinn on the Learning Differently Podcast – A Conversation on ADHD
What does ADHD really look like in the classroom, and how can you actually help a student who’s struggling with focus, organization, or motivation? In this episode of Learning Differently, hosts Lynna Martinez-Khalilian and Mike Wang sit down with Dr. Marta Shinn to explore how ADHD impacts executive function, why traditional strategies often fall short, and what kinds of support truly make a difference. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or clinician, this conversation will challenge your assumptions and leave you with practical strategies that can transform the learning experience for students with ADHD.
Does your kid have a behavioral problem that gets in the way of their education? If so, a Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan could provide them with the support they need to manage their behaviors and reach their potential. Check out this week’s blog to learn the scoop on FBAs and BIPs.
8 Facts for Parents About Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)
Is it time for your kid’s IEE re-evaluation, or have you been considering an initial evaluation to support your child’s academic future? Read this month’s blog to learn 10 facts about the benefits of an IEE, and how private evaluations prioritize the needs of families and students.
Adulting with Autism: Could I Have Undiagnosed ASD?
It’s estimated that over 5.4 million adults in the US have autism spectrum disorder, but with autism only being widely recognized since the 1980’s, many of these adults have gone their entire lives without a diagnosis. Check out this month’s blog to learn how autism can impact adult life and discover the benefits of seeking a diagnosis at any age.
My Kid is Being Bullied - How Will This Impact Their Ability to Learn?
Even top-rated schools can turn into hostile and damaging environments for kids who are bullied on campus. Check out this week’s blog to learn how bullying can alter a student’s brain development and impair their ability to learn.
Self-Advocacy in the Workplace: 10 Tips for Talking to Your Employer about Accommodations
If you have a disability that affects your career, asking your employer for accommodations may seem stressful. Read this month’s blogs to learn helpful tips & talking points for successful accommodation requests in the workplace.
What Parents Need to Know About Dysgraphia: The Learning Disability that Impairs Writing
Does writing or typing seem way harder than it should for your child or teen? Do they have trouble gripping a pencil, organizing sentences, or using proper grammar?
If writing challenges are holding your child back in school, they may have a learning disability known as dysgraphia. Check out this week’s blog to learn the signs and how you can help.
Deck the Halls with Solid Boundaries: Tips to Avoid People-Pleasing
Do the holidays bring out your inner people-pleaser? Many of us struggle to say “no” to family and friends around the holidays, even when it means compromising our own well-being. Check out our special edition blog for 7 tips to tame your inner people-pleaser this holiday season.
My Kid Can’t Understand Nonverbal Communication – What Could be the Cause?
“Why can’t my kid ‘Read the Room’?!”
Does your kid struggle to understand nonverbal cues such as tone, sarcasm, or body language? Do they tend to pay attention to unimportant details in school, but seem to miss “the big picture”? If so, they may have nonverbal learning deficits, which can impact their academic success. Check out this week’s blog to learn more.
Healing at Home: How Can I Help My Child Overcome Trauma?
Has your child been through a traumatic experience? 45% of American kids have survived at least 1 adverse childhood experience (ACE). No matter how severe the trauma, there are ways to help kids heal and feel safe again. Check out this week’s blog to learn 10 tips for building resiliency and recovering from childhood trauma.
Is your kid with ADHD prepared to manage college life?
While there are many supports in grades K-12 for kids with ADHD, the college “big leagues” can feel overwhelming to students who struggle with lack of structure, wonky schedules, and limitless distractions. Check out this week’s blog to learn how you can prepare your teen with ADHD for college success.
10 Signs a Processing Disorder is Behind Your Career Struggles
Did you know that problems with time management, clumsiness, and organization can all be signs of processing disorders?
Being an adult is hard enough without a processing disorder to complicate things further. Check out this week’s blog to discover if you’ve been dealing with any PD symptoms, and learn how we can help.