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Mar 16, 20243 min read
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...
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Feb 24, 20242 min read
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...
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Feb 10, 20243 min read
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...
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Dec 9, 20232 min read
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,...
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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...
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Nov 18, 20232 min read
Is it ADD or ADHD?
The terms ADD (attention deficit disorder) and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) are often used interchangeably, causing...
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Oct 28, 20233 min read
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...
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Oct 14, 20232 min read
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...
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Sep 25, 20233 min read
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...
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Sep 8, 20233 min read
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...
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Aug 31, 20232 min read
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...
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Apr 25, 20234 min read
What is Orton-Gillingham?
Orton-Gillingham is the structured literacy approach that breaks down reading and writing English into smaller skills and building upon...
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