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.
The Impact of Learning Differences on Self-Esteem: Proactive Strategies for Parents
Learning differences don't just affect how children process information in the classroom; they fundamentally shape how children see themselves and their place in the world.
Navigating the IEP Process
The Individualized Education Program (IEP) process can feel overwhelming for parents navigating special education services for the first time.
Multisensory Approaches to Literacy Support
Traditional literacy instruction often relies heavily on visual and auditory processing, expecting students to learn through seeing letters and hearing sounds. However, for many learners, particularly those with dyslexia or other reading difficulties, this approach may not be sufficient.
Twice-Exceptional Students: Nurturing Gifts While Supporting Challenges
When a child demonstrates exceptional abilities in certain areas while simultaneously facing significant learning challenges in others, they fall into a unique category known as twice-exceptional, or "2e" students.
Age-appropriate Approaches for Talking to Your Child About Their Learning Difference
One of the most important conversations parents face is discussing a learning difference with their child. These discussions shape how children view themselves as learners and individuals.