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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...
Mar 16, 20243 min read
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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 24, 20242 min read
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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...
Feb 10, 20243 min read
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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,...
Dec 9, 20232 min read
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Effective Classroom Accommodations for Dyslexic Students
Implementing the right accommodations in the classroom can significantly enhance the learning experience for dyslexic students. These...
Nov 25, 20232 min read
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Is it ADD or ADHD?
The terms ADD (attention deficit disorder) and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) are often used interchangeably, causing...
Nov 18, 20232 min read
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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 28, 20233 min read
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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...
Oct 14, 20232 min read
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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 25, 20233 min read
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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...
Sep 8, 20233 min read
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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...
Aug 31, 20232 min read
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What is Orton-Gillingham?
Orton-Gillingham is the structured literacy approach that breaks down reading and writing English into smaller skills and building upon...
Apr 25, 20234 min read
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