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Understanding Dyslexia and Executive Function Essential Strategies for Learning Success

Understanding Dyslexia and Executive Function: Essential Strategies for Learning Success

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Ever wonder why dyslexia affects more than reading? Watching your child struggle is heartbreaking, but the truth is—they aren’t broken. Dyslexia doesn’t erase strengths; it means their brain needs different supports. With the right tools and calm guidance, your child can discover smarter ways to manage tasks and shine. In this blog, we’ll explore the

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Top 30 Interventions for Learning Disabilities for Children and Teens

Top 30 Interventions for Learning Disabilities for Children and Teens

Are you feeling overwhelmed by navigating the world of learning disabilities for your child?  Well, you aren’t alone. As a psychologist and mom of two neurodivergent children with Dyslexia, I know just how hard it can be to find the right path to help.  Whether it’s dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, or another form of neurodivergence, understanding what your options can make

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Is dyslexia a learning disability

Is Dyslexia a Learning Disability? Understanding the Classification

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Your child ducks reading like it’s a shadow chasing them around the house. Spelling feels impossibly hard. You see homework pile up and wonder quietly in the dark—could this be dyslexia? You’re not alone. What looks like defiance often signals something else entirely. It’s not misbehavior—it’s dysregulation, a nervous system crying out for balance. This

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Blog-How Do You Know If You Have a Learning Disability

How Do You Know If You Have a Learning Disability?

Learning disabilities can significantly impact an individual’s academic performance and overall well-being. Recognizing the learning disability symptoms is crucial for early intervention and appropriate support.  Let’s explore the common signs of learning disabilities and emphasize the importance of seeking a professional learning disability assessment, which I have been doing for the past three decades. So, how do you know if

Read More »
How To Teach Reading To Students With Learning Disabilities

Teaching Reading to Students with Learning Disabilities

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Ever watch your child stare at a page, trying so hard but the words just won’t click? It’s heartbreaking—and you know they’re smart. Their brain just takes a different path to learning. In this guide, we’ll explore how to teach reading to students with learning disabilities using science-backed and brain-based strategies that help struggling readers

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Blog Are Learning Disabilities Genetic

Are Learning Disabilities Genetic? What Parents Need to Know

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If your bright child trips over reading, struggles with writing, or freezes at math, you’re not alone. Many parents quietly wonder, “Does this run in our family?” and ask the big question: are learning disabilities genetic? That question can feel heavy—but there’s comfort in understanding what’s really going on. Science shows that some learning differences

Read More »
What is Specific Learning Disability

What is Specific Learning Disability?

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Does your child seem sharp yet school feels like a daily uphill climb? That’s not laziness—it’s often a sign of a Specific Learning Disability (SLD), which can make reading, writing, or math feel like wading through quicksand. Parents ask me all the time, “Why does my smart kid freeze on a worksheet?” I tell them,

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Blog Is Autism a Learning Disability

Is Autism a Learning Disability?

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that impacts social interaction, communication, and behavior. However, the question often arises: Is autism a learning disability?  We’ll use my decades of experience in clinical psychology to explore the relationship between autism and learning disabilities. Let’s examine its various aspects and address common misconceptions. Difference Between Autism and Learning Disabilities Autism

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What are the 7 main types of learning disabilities

7 Main Types of Learning Disabilities: Complete Guide for Parents & Educators

Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes Every learner’s brain is wired uniquely—but when key learning processes don’t work as expected, bright students can fall behind, lose confidence, and feel misunderstood. That’s where understanding learning disabilities becomes essential. This complete guide breaks down the 7 primary types of learning disabilities and explains how each affects reading, writing, math, attention, and more. You’ll

Read More »
Understanding Dyslexia and Executive Function Essential Strategies for Learning Success

Understanding Dyslexia and Executive Function: Essential Strategies for Learning Success

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Ever wonder why dyslexia affects more than reading? Watching your child struggle is heartbreaking, but the truth is—they aren’t broken. Dyslexia doesn’t erase strengths; it means their brain needs different supports. With the right tools and calm guidance, your child can discover smarter ways to manage tasks and shine. In this blog, we’ll explore the

Read More »
Top 30 Interventions for Learning Disabilities for Children and Teens

Top 30 Interventions for Learning Disabilities for Children and Teens

Are you feeling overwhelmed by navigating the world of learning disabilities for your child?  Well, you aren’t alone. As a psychologist and mom of two neurodivergent children with Dyslexia, I know just how hard it can be to find the right path to help.  Whether it’s dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, or another form of neurodivergence, understanding what your options can make

Read More »
Is dyslexia a learning disability

Is Dyslexia a Learning Disability? Understanding the Classification

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Your child ducks reading like it’s a shadow chasing them around the house. Spelling feels impossibly hard. You see homework pile up and wonder quietly in the dark—could this be dyslexia? You’re not alone. What looks like defiance often signals something else entirely. It’s not misbehavior—it’s dysregulation, a nervous system crying out for balance. This

Read More »
Blog-How Do You Know If You Have a Learning Disability

How Do You Know If You Have a Learning Disability?

Learning disabilities can significantly impact an individual’s academic performance and overall well-being. Recognizing the learning disability symptoms is crucial for early intervention and appropriate support.  Let’s explore the common signs of learning disabilities and emphasize the importance of seeking a professional learning disability assessment, which I have been doing for the past three decades. So, how do you know if

Read More »
How To Teach Reading To Students With Learning Disabilities

Teaching Reading to Students with Learning Disabilities

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Ever watch your child stare at a page, trying so hard but the words just won’t click? It’s heartbreaking—and you know they’re smart. Their brain just takes a different path to learning. In this guide, we’ll explore how to teach reading to students with learning disabilities using science-backed and brain-based strategies that help struggling readers

Read More »
Blog Are Learning Disabilities Genetic

Are Learning Disabilities Genetic? What Parents Need to Know

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If your bright child trips over reading, struggles with writing, or freezes at math, you’re not alone. Many parents quietly wonder, “Does this run in our family?” and ask the big question: are learning disabilities genetic? That question can feel heavy—but there’s comfort in understanding what’s really going on. Science shows that some learning differences

Read More »
What is Specific Learning Disability

What is Specific Learning Disability?

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Does your child seem sharp yet school feels like a daily uphill climb? That’s not laziness—it’s often a sign of a Specific Learning Disability (SLD), which can make reading, writing, or math feel like wading through quicksand. Parents ask me all the time, “Why does my smart kid freeze on a worksheet?” I tell them,

Read More »
Blog Is Autism a Learning Disability

Is Autism a Learning Disability?

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that impacts social interaction, communication, and behavior. However, the question often arises: Is autism a learning disability?  We’ll use my decades of experience in clinical psychology to explore the relationship between autism and learning disabilities. Let’s examine its various aspects and address common misconceptions. Difference Between Autism and Learning Disabilities Autism

Read More »
What are the 7 main types of learning disabilities

7 Main Types of Learning Disabilities: Complete Guide for Parents & Educators

Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes Every learner’s brain is wired uniquely—but when key learning processes don’t work as expected, bright students can fall behind, lose confidence, and feel misunderstood. That’s where understanding learning disabilities becomes essential. This complete guide breaks down the 7 primary types of learning disabilities and explains how each affects reading, writing, math, attention, and more. You’ll

Read More »
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