Common Misconceptions about Dyslexia

2021-10-07T07:09:01+00:00

Given this age of information, we should have a distinct picture of what constitutes a diagnosis of dyslexia. Surprisingly, however, many misconceptions still persist about this condition. The following are some common myths and the truth behind them: Myth: You can tell a person is dyslexic because they see words backwards or in reverse. Truth: All young readers up to second grade can have persistent reversals when reading. Many children reverse their letters when learning to write, regardless of whether or not they have dyslexia. Reversing letters or words is not a sure sign of dyslexia. Moreover, a child can be [...]

Common Misconceptions about Dyslexia2021-10-07T07:09:01+00:00

“A” is for Advocacy: The ABCs of IEPs

2021-10-07T07:15:07+00:00

“Many parents feel helpless in the face of what seems like a daunting, tangled system of rules and regulations. Sometimes sitting in meetings to talk about your child’s strengths and weaknesses, and what services are available to a child ‘with that diagnosis,’ can feel more like a contract negotiation than a conversation about an actual child. It can be frustrating and overwhelming to balance being your child’s advocate with the need to work cooperatively with the school district to help your child.” –From The Everything Parent’s Guide to Special Education Being an advocate for your child can sometimes feel like you’re wearing [...]

“A” is for Advocacy: The ABCs of IEPs2021-10-07T07:15:07+00:00

Dyslexia: A Parent’s Journey

2021-10-07T07:23:34+00:00

“There are times as a parent when you realize that your job is not to be the parent you always imagined you’d be, the parent you always wished you had. Your job is to be the parent your child needs, given the particulars of his or her own life and nature.” —Ayelet Waldman As the mother of three adult children, I know that almost any parent can look back and identify the times they wished they had figured things out sooner. If the “particulars” of your child’s needs include dyslexia, as they did for my youngest, recognizing what your child [...]

Dyslexia: A Parent’s Journey2021-10-07T07:23:34+00:00

7 Quick and Easy Study Strategies

2021-10-07T07:06:15+00:00

I have researched and adapted study skill strategies from books and seminars, colleagues and classmates, and also from the many students I have taught over the years. Those I am sharing here have proven themselves to be quick to learn, easy to apply, and have been rated by my students as the most effective and useful to them in preparing for their weekly tests and quizzes at school. You will find these strategies useful for the most common types of tests or quizzes students face: teacher-made, content specific assessments that evaluate basic knowledge and understanding. These strategies teach students to [...]

7 Quick and Easy Study Strategies2021-10-07T07:06:15+00:00

Reading Strategies for College Entrance Exams

2021-10-07T07:24:25+00:00

The reading passages on the SAT and the ACT are very different, and to further compound the situation the SAT test will be changing format beginning with the March 2016 tests. However, many reading strategies will be beneficial no matter which test your student takes. The first strategy to consider is engagement. It is unlikely that most students will have a motivated interest in reading the content of the passages on the test. Therefore, it is important to go into the test with at least one strategy to increase engagement with reading passages. Students should first read any introductory blurb that precedes [...]

Reading Strategies for College Entrance Exams2021-10-07T07:24:25+00:00

Language Games For Your Summer Road Trips

2021-10-07T07:17:21+00:00

Planning a family road trip this month? When you want your child to take a tech break, here are some engaging language activities that require little preparation and are sure to bring out the giggles: Tell Me a Word That Rhymes With… Phonological skills—rhyming, syllabication, blending, and segmenting—are vital “playing with sound” skills for reading and spelling success. Try some summer theme words to practice rhyming skills. See how many rhyming words your child can generate for your target word. Nonsense words are allowed! For example: Pool: stool, rule, fool, school, spool Ice: mice, twice, rice, price, slice Sunny: bunny, [...]

Language Games For Your Summer Road Trips2021-10-07T07:17:21+00:00

A Teacher’s Wishlist for Her Students This Summer Break

2021-10-07T07:22:00+00:00

Ahh, summer! That glorious season where life’s crazy fast pace slows down a bit. Teachers get some time off (of course, we’re still here all summer at CLC!) and kids get to be kids (for the most part). We all know that classic funny moment when a student happens to encounter his or her teacher at a non-school location, such as the grocery store, beach, or movie theater. It never fails to amaze the student that yes indeed, teachers are not always at school…although sometimes it does feel that way! We are never far away from thinking about our curriculum; how [...]

A Teacher’s Wishlist for Her Students This Summer Break2021-10-07T07:22:00+00:00

Creating a Special Education Paper Trail

2021-10-10T05:17:21+00:00

Special education generates an enormous amount of paperwork. The longer your child is on an IEP, the more paperwork you will accumulate. It is essential that you organize and manage this paperwork. Take this job seriously, for without ready access to a complete history of the documents that describe your child’s experience with special education, you run the risk of missing important opportunities. Why Organize Your Papers Planning for the future by organizing your documents now doesn’t come naturally for most parents of children in special education. By necessity, you are intensely focused on just managing the present. How are you [...]

Creating a Special Education Paper Trail2021-10-10T05:17:21+00:00

Early Indicators of a Reading Difficulty

2021-10-07T07:08:09+00:00

Does my child or student have a reading difficulty? This question can arise as early as the preschool years when children begin receiving instruction in early literacy skills. Given that fifteen to twenty percent of the population has a reading disability, it is important for educators, as well as parents, to be knowledgeable about the early warning signs of such a difficulty so that proper intervention can be implemented immediately and effectively. Delayed language development, articulation problems, or frequent ear infections can be the first clues to a reading problem. Signs to look for in a child to ensure they are [...]

Early Indicators of a Reading Difficulty2021-10-07T07:08:09+00:00

Normal is Just a Setting on the Dryer

2021-10-07T07:24:01+00:00

“Parents want to know if their children will be okay. They want to know what the future holds. I am full of hope for my own children and yours too. I hope that we are laying the foundation for them to understand themselves and the world around them. I hope that they believe in themselves and appreciate their abilities. I hope that the challenges and problems they encounter build their sense of resilience and bravery. And I hope they know how glad we are to have them in our lives.” –From Parenting without Panic Why parents worry Fear of the unknown: Nobody can [...]

Normal is Just a Setting on the Dryer2021-10-07T07:24:01+00:00
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