How Children Learn to Read.
Knowing about the process of reading development will allow both parents and teachers to assist the children and help them master this ability.
Tutoring Younger Students with Learning Disabilities: The Importance of Fun
By Elizabeth Schiff As a private tutor in New York City, I have worked with students from private, public and charter schools, and with a broad range of learning styles and differences, including ADD/ADHD; executive functioning; dyslexia and decoding; graphomotor/fine motor; processing; short-term memory; receptive and expressive language; visual-spatial and motor planning; and anxiety disorder.…
Assistive Technology
Welcome to our overview of Assistive Technology, organized by category. This is not an exhaustive analysis, but a quick survey of the products that we consider to be valuable tools. Almost all of these apps and services have free trials so you can see if they work for you. We are not including prices because…
Peer-to-Peer Support Model Helps Students with Learning Differences
The benefits of the Peer-to-Peer Model include the promotion of a sense of community and the development of positive supportive relationships.
Another Celebrity with Dyslexia – Steven Spielberg’s Dyslexia Journey
Discover Steven Spielberg’s journey with dyslexia, from childhood struggles to Hollywood success. Learn how parental support shaped his legendary career.
How to Build Self-Esteem in Students with Learning Disabilities
Building self-esteem in students with learning disabilities or other intellectual challenges can be, well…challenging. Here are tips to help.
Checklist for Detecting The Signs of Learning Disability
A following checklist is a screening tool to identify the signs of learning disabilities. If you feel that something is amiss after you have reviewed the checklist, seek a professional for an assessment.
After the Diagnosis. Tips for Parents with Special Needs Children
The results are in. You have a special-needs child. Now what? Check out these helpful tips for helping parents care for children with special needs.
OrCam MyReader. Assistive Technology Device Helping Visually Impaired, Learning Disabled and Dyslexic to Read Anywhere
OrCam MyReader is truly a unique and amazing technology device helping people with vision loss to those with reading difficulties such as dyslexia or other learning disabilities.
Schools for Students With Learning Disabilities
Below are the schools, camps, and colleges that specialize and offer programs for students with learning disabilities, dyslexia and/or ADHD. US Colleges with Learning Disability Programs New York Area Special Education Schools Summer Camps For Children with Learning Disabilities