Recently the Museum of Science exhibited Leonardo da Vinci’s work. Â Recreations of his drawings were made into physical models. Â I was struck by his inventiveness and his ability to both write and sell his ideas. His communication strengths were obvious from his displayed writings convincing Ludovico Sforza of Milan to hire him to his elaborate …
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Transitioning to College with Learning Disabilities
Post high school education can be challenging for students transitioning from high school with special education services on little or no transition planning.  Concerns about self-care, class preparation, and social interactions are ever-present for all freshman. However, especially for students with who have been fully supported with special education services through high school, the changes …
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Not Qualified for Services: Twice Gifted Students
Twice gifted students with learning problems can go through their entire academic career struggling with school work, but unable to receive services. Â The struggle is primarily encountered on the home front. Â Frustrated children and parents, battle through homework and self-esteem issues that leave everyone exhausted. Often twice gifted students’ strengths effectively hide their weaknesses. As …
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Learning disabilities: I can learn….
Parents fear that their child’s language based learning disability will limit opportunities, but with additional supports like speech/language therapy this is not true.  Even if the distinction between learning disabilities and intellectual impairment is made clear to children, they will pick up on the fact that in school they are having more problems than their …