Feature Articles

What's in Your Home Library?

What do parents do after receiving the diagnosis of a child's learning disabilities? Old school training sends many straight to the library for resource books. New school research starts online. Either way, the search for information can be intimidating and confusing. With some time-tested resources on the shelves at home, parents can have reliable and practical help at their fingertips. Read full article...

The Dynamic Relationship between Self-Esteem and Academic Success
By Penny Hays, Ph.D

“I am so dumb. I hate myself. Why does everything have to be so hard?” These words are heartbreaking to any parent. What do you say when Sam comes home with another low grade on his reading assignment? He naturally feels defeated – again. How do the parents and teachers of children with learning differences deal with the problem of low self-esteem? Read full article...

The Paper Chase
By Janet Bain

As summer plans are in the works, you may want to consider allocating some of that time to tame the paper monster that has been growling all school year. Although not the most glamorous or exciting use of your time, come fall, you will be glad you took the time to organize. Read full article...

Seeing Eye to Eye with Vision and Learning
By Sharon Berger, O.D., FCOVD

Vision therapy is often used for children who are having difficulty in school because of deficiencies in one or more areas of vision. Similar to other therapeutic interventions, vision therapy seeks to improve skills in the area of vision to enhance a childís academic success. Read full article...

Feature Articles Archives

Spring '07 - Lazy Days of Summer? Not!
By Linda Loff, M.Ed.

Spring '07 - Navigating the Katie Beckett Waiver
By Ann Elliot

Spring '07 - What Every Parent Should Know about Psychological Evaluations
by Lori A. Wilson,Ph. D.

Fall '06 - Parent Advocacy
by Maggie Parry

Fall '06 - The Other Child in the Room
by Kim-Tai DeMars and Gillian Gansler

Fall '06 - Mission Organization:
How to Offset the Impact of Executive Dysfunction
by Sheryl K. Pruitt, M.Ed.

Summer '06 - Keeping Love Alive
by Debra Foster McElhaney, M.Ed.

Summer '06 - The Importance of Social Skills
by Amy Coleman

Spring '06 - The High Cost of Helping Your Child
by Peg Brody

Spring '06 - Sound Therapy: Is it Right for Your Child?
by Kristie Lockwood