College Readiness for Students with Learning Differences
A practical guide to help families prepare neurodivergent students for the academic, social, and independent living demands of college life.
Friendship Challenges for Children with Learning Differences
Many neurodivergent children face unique friendship challenges, not because they lack social interest, but because they navigate social connection differently.
Building Partnerships With Teachers That Help Your Child Thrive
Strong parent-teacher partnerships transform educational experiences, especially for children with learning differences who need coordinated support between home and school.
Executive Function Coaching: Developmental Expectations from Preschool to High School
Understanding what's developmentally appropriate for executive function skills at each age helps parents support their children without expecting too much too soon.
How Evidence-Based Approaches Transform Literacy Instruction
Evidence-based literacy instruction uses proven methods grounded in decades of research about how the brain learns to read, transforming outcomes for struggling readers.
Navigating School Transitions with Learning Differences
School transitions with learning differences require careful planning, communication, and support to ensure students maintain progress and confidence at each new academic level.
Building Resilience in Children with Learning Challenges
Building resilience in children with learning challenges involves developing their emotional strength, self-advocacy skills, and growth mindset to overcome obstacles and thrive.
Supporting Siblings of Children with Learning Differences
Supporting siblings of children with learning differences requires intentional strategies to ensure every child feels valued, understood, and emotionally supported within the family dynamic.
What Is Executive Function Coaching and How Does It Transform Student Success?
Executive function coaching develops essential cognitive skills that help students organize, plan, and manage their academic and personal responsibilities effectively.
Literacy Intervention at Home
Supporting your child's literacy development at home requires understanding their specific reading challenges and implementing targeted strategies that complement professional intervention.
The Value of Multidisciplinary Approaches to Learning Challenges
Complex learning challenges require comprehensive solutions that address all aspects of a child's development through coordinated professional expertise.
Social Skills Development for Children With Autism and ADHD
Social skills development for neurodivergent children requires understanding their unique social processing patterns and building on their natural strengths.
How to Be Your Child's Voice in School Meetings
Becoming an effective advocate for your child in school settings requires preparation, confidence, and understanding your rights as a parent.
The ADHD Brain and Motivation: Why Traditional Approaches Often Fail
Understanding why the ADHD brain responds differently to motivation can transform how we support children with ADHD in achieving their goals.
Academic Tutoring vs. Remediation: Understanding Which Approach Your Child Needs
When your child struggles academically, the array of support options can feel overwhelming. Terms like tutoring, remediation, intervention, and enrichment get used interchangeably, but they represent very different approaches to learning support.
Summer Learning Without the Burnout
The pressure to prevent summer learning loss can turn what should be a relaxing break into another source of academic stress. Many parents find themselves caught between wanting their child to maintain skills and knowing that everyone needs time to recharge.
Emotional Regulation Strategies That Work for Children with ADHD and Autism
When your child with ADHD or autism experiences emotional overwhelm, traditional calming strategies often fall short. What works for neurotypical children may actually increase distress for neurodivergent kids who process emotions and sensory information differently.
From Homework Battles to Homework Success
If homework time in your house feels more like a war zone than a learning opportunity, you're not alone. The good news? There's a better way, and it starts with understanding that homework struggles often signal deeper needs rather than simple defiance or laziness.
Comprehensive Approaches to ADHD Management That Go Beyond Medication
While medication can be incredibly helpful for many individuals with ADHD, it's important to understand that effective ADHD management involves a much broader toolkit of strategies and interventions.