The Most Common Middle School Struggles
Middle school can present some unique challenges that students with learning disabilities, social challenges and behavioral issues must overcome for […]
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How to Boost a Student’s Confidence After Failing Test Scores
Ouch. Failing a test or other assignment always stings. But for a student with learning disabilities, getting failing grades can be heartbreaking and […]
Why Some Children Only Act Out at Home
A lot of parents notice that their kids seem to have the majority of their tantrums at home. It's incredibly frustrating, but it's also an indication […]
3 Spring Break Vacation Ideas for Parents of High Needs Children
Temperatures are rising and the nightfall is getting later, which means only one thing: Spring break is finally here. Taking a vacation is a great […]
How to Improve Empathy in Kids with Poor Mirror Response
When kids have poor mirror response, the mirror neurons in their brain don't effectively allow them to feel what the people in front of them and […]
Classroom Accommodations for Students with Slow Processing
If your child is a slow processor due to sensory processing challenges, you may want to ask their teacher to make classroom accommodations for them. […]
Developmental Coordination Disorder vs. Dyspraxia
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and dyspraxia are two conditions that affect coordination in children. Although many people use the terms […]