Perfect spelling with spelling remediation?
Another client had severe spelling deficits after years of remediation was still a very poor spontaneous speller. With direct spelling remediation, however; two areas improved. First spell check recognized the spelling of words that originally had been so different from traditional spelling that the program gave no appropriate suggestions. Secondly, she began to recognize when […]
LD online: Offers personal narratives
This is the first web site I found years ago. It offers testimonies from people with a variety of learning disorders. Henry Wrinkler the “Fonz” on the show “Happy Days” writes about growing up not knowing that he had dyslexia and feeling dumb. Teenagers especially benefit from the stories offered on LD online. They have […]
Children’s Language web sites
Did you know that children lose up to a month of school during the summer, and children with LD can lose even more than that. here are some web sites that offer language practice for students? Check out Grammar Gorilla – http://www.funbrain.com/grammar/index.html Mad Lib – http://www.funbrain.com/brain/ReadingBrain/ReadingBrain.html Practice letter recognition (if child says sounds can help […]
LD sites review
Often I look at sites that have to do with language disabilities, so I decided to share some of my resources. A site I visit often is the Asperger’s Association of New England. It’s helpful because not only does it offer definitions and information about Asperger Syndrome, but posted on the site is a wealth […]
Learning to Learn
I just love when I come across someone who has a philosophy that is similar to mine. Learning should be about learning how to learn not focused on just making sure students learn certain information. In a society where what we know is growing exponentially much of the content that will be taught to our […]
Should students with language deficits solely receive inclusion services
Reading Programs for Dyslexia
Wow, there are many programs claiming to address dyslexia, and everyone claims that their program is the best. I’m convinced sign me up for all of them. But, really how do you know which is the right program for your child. Is a diagnosis of dyslexia and a dyslexia reading program an automatic guarantee for […]
Collaborating to make the IEP process work
Have you ever been in an IEP meeting, and wondered how to make the process more effective. The IEP process is a place where teachers, specialist, and parents come together to make a plan that best serves the child. It is a collaborative process. The goal is to create a plan based on observation and […]
Learning Disabilities and ESL
“By some estimates, about one in seven Americans has a learning disability, a neurological disorder that can make a basic task like reading, writing or organizing information more difficult than usual. Disabilities cannot be cured, but if identified early they can often be ameliorated. Parents, teachers and specialists can help children develop strategies for dealing […]
Gifted and learning disabled?
Is it possible to be “gifted” and “bright” and have a learning disability, especially a language based learning disability? Yes, and to further complicate the matters is the fact that if the deficit areas are in the average range it can be hard to qualify for services. An example of a profile might be someone […]