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Mar 163 min

Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

Pathological Demand Avoidance, often referred to as PDA, is used to describe a profile of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It was first...

Feb 242 min

Understanding Autism in Girls

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects individuals in unique ways, and for a long time, it was widely considered a predominantly male...

Feb 103 min

Understanding Developmental Delays: Navigating the Challenges and Seeking Support

Developmental delay is a term that encompasses a range of challenges faced by some children in reaching developmental milestones at the...

Dec 9, 20232 min

Welcome to the Diagnosis: A Parent's Guide to Advocacy

When parents learn that their child has dyslexia, ADHD, ASD or another neurodiversity, it's often a time of bewilderment, frustration,...

Nov 25, 20232 min

Effective Classroom Accommodations for Dyslexic Students

Implementing the right accommodations in the classroom can significantly enhance the learning experience for dyslexic students. These...

Nov 18, 20232 min

Is it ADD or ADHD?

The terms ADD (attention deficit disorder) and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) are often used interchangeably, causing...

Oct 28, 20233 min

The Principles of Reading and its Importance to Reading Instruction

In the realm of education, a revolution has quietly been underway, and it goes by the "Science of Reading" (SoR). Over the past few...

Oct 14, 20232 min

Why We Use Evidence-Based Teaching

In the realm of education, the quest for highly effective teaching methods has always been at the forefront. As educators, our primary...

Sep 25, 20233 min

Processing in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

If you’ve met one person on the autism spectrum, you’ve met one person on the spectrum. ~Prof. Stephen Shore Autism Spectrum Disorder is...

Sep 8, 20233 min

Embracing Dyslexia: Nurturing Social Connections and Family Bonds

How can we better support and empower people with dyslexia and the challenges they face in both their social lives and family...

Aug 31, 20232 min

Emotional Challenges Related to Dyslexia

What might a person with dyslexia feel or experience? The nature of this learning difference can lead to a variety of strong (often...

Apr 25, 20234 min

What is Orton-Gillingham?

Orton-Gillingham is the structured literacy approach that breaks down reading and writing English into smaller skills and building upon...