Recommended Reading

March 13, 2012

The Adventures of Everyday Geniuses

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These books are great for parents to help young, struggling students know that they are not alone in their challenges

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May 11, 2011

Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy: The Special Education Survival Guide

This book, by Pam and Pete Wright, founders of the Wrightslaw website, is an excellent resource for parents who want to serve as advocates for their students in order to navigate the complex world of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, IEP’s and other disabilities laws.  Practical tips, strategies, and meeting documentation suggestions are included.    http://www.amazon.com/Wrightslaw-Emotions-Advocacy-Education-Survival/dp/1892320096/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1298759867&sr=1-1 Pete [...]

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January 09, 2011

Success Factors for Students who Learn Differently

What the key factors did the Frostig Center identify as 6 Success Factors of Children with Learning Disabilities? There is a wonderful book, “The 6 Success Factors for Children with Learning Disabilities”, by The Frostig Center ISBN: 978-0-470-38377-3.  There are some downloadables on The Frostig Center’s site too for Life Success. Self Awareness Proactivity Perserverance Goal Setting [...]

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October 29, 2010

Dyslexia Fact# 29 “Why is this so difficult?”

Video clips from Richard Lavoie’s PBS F.A.T. City Workshop “How Difficult Can This Be?” This unique program allows viewers to experience the same frustration, anxiety and tension that children with learning disabilities face in their daily lives. Teachers, social workers, psychologists, parents and friends who have participated in Richard Lavoie’s workshop reflect upon their experience and [...]

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October 04, 2010

Dyslexia Fact #4

October it Dyslexia Awareness Month Did you know? “Researchers used to think that many more boys than girls were dyslexic. (Schools were identifying four times as many boys as girls a decade ago.) But an ongoing study at Yale of 400 Connecticut children indicates that the numbers are about equal. The Shaywitzes believe that most [...]

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