Web sites associated with Reading
Another great site is the International Dyslexia Association web site. Like AANE it also is a great resource for information on reading disorders especially dyslexia. The site offers information regarding the various types of reading remediation. Remember as with all remediation quality is not based on the program, but in the level of instruction and […]
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 […]
What did you just read?
Recently I sat listening to a new client read, and after he read I asked him to summarize the information. I was not surprised to hear, “I can’t.” He read the words with little expression, and his primary emphasis when reading was on trying to pronounce complex vocabulary. Little effort was put into phrasing, visualizing […]
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 […]
Do older students need continued reading and language intervention?
“It is likely that children who have reading or language intervention in the primary grades will continue to need additional supplementary experiences in the upper grades as well. We know that the literacy demands are of a different nature for older children; as children proceed through the grades, they are expected to learn from informational […]
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 […]
Could we take responsiblity for “bullying” by teaching social skills?
The children who tormented the child in South Hadley, similar to a student identified with pragmatic deficits, did not predict how Phoebe would react to their constant bullying, did not understand the back lash they would suffer if something happened to her, and were unable to put themselves into Phoebe’s shoes. Had those students participated […]
Could South Hadley been avoided?
In South Hadley a child killed herself because of bullying. Being someone who teaches social skills lessons I’m always struck with the fact that while we focus social skills training on students that “ have social skills deficits” in many ways teens who are experimenting and testing social skill also need guidance and training. There […]
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 […]