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5 Ways Your School Speech-Language Pathologist Can Help Your Child

October 18, 2019October 18, 2019

When you think about the role of a speech-language pathologist in a school, do you immediately associate this person with the job of fixing speech problems, such as a lisp or an “r” sound? What you may not realize is that SLPs possess much more of a range of expertise. They possess knowledge and skills that are key to supporting students and facilitating academic and social success. I have asked Speech-Language Pathologist Lauren Albert if she could explain some of … Read more

What is Executive Function, and Why Should Every Parent Care?

October 11, 2019October 9, 2019

This blog post originally appeared on WootTutor.com As parents, we want nothing more than for our children to reach their potential and thrive in the world. Fortunately, science now helps us understand what gets in the way of some people being able to achieve their goals, large and small. You may have heard the term “Executive Function.” It is part of the brain located in the prefrontal cortex, and it is the last part of the brain to develop. Executive … Read more

A Fresh Take on Back-to-School Readiness

September 16, 2019

The new school year is about to begin. Are you ready? Is your child? How will you each know? To answer that question, you first each need to consider what you want the outcome to be. What accomplishments and feelings would you each like to have on the last day of school? Essentially, what are your goals? In future blogs, we will be addressing how to develop some important tools and strategies for building your child’s Executive Function skills (the … Read more

Typing, Handwriting, and ADHD

May 21, 2019

I first learned to enjoy expressive and research writing while I was in graduate school. This was also when I was introduced to computers (yes, I owned an original Macintosh back in the 1980s). I found that not only was it easier to type on, than on typewriters, but I discovered that I could move my ideas around the screen as my concepts grew more crystalized without having to use bottles of White-out or start over on a new sheet … Read more

Math Homework Help – What is the best way to help your child?

March 12, 2019March 12, 2019

Actually, it all starts with YOUR own mindset. Can anyone relate to “I’m not good at math” or “I won’t be able to help you with THAT subject”? As those of you who have heard me speak know, our belief about our own intelligence has everything to do with how we approach or avoid, a challenge. Whether consciously or not, our children are always watching us and learning from how we approach our opportunities and challenges. If you are not … Read more

The Challenges of Learning in the Digital Age

May 23, 2019January 8, 2019

Recently, I attended the National CHADD conference. This was my 10th year at CHADD where we learn, debate and exchange new methods and ideas. It was, as always, an intense experience. Imagine being in the same space with all of the top experts in the field – the eminent researchers and practitioners, as well as many parents and adults impacted by ADHD, all teaching and learning from each other. I got to hug and reminisce with people I have been … Read more