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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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Learn what twice exceptionality means and how to help 2e children thrive with calm, strength-based strategies at home and school.

Understanding Twice Exceptionality: How to Support 2e Students at Home and School

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes If your bright, curious child struggles in school despite obvious intelligence, you may be seeing signs of twice exceptionality. What Does “Twice Exceptionality” Mean? “Twice exceptionality” describes children who are both gifted and have a learning, attention, or developmental difference—for example ADHD, dyslexia, autism, or anxiety. They can solve complex problems or think creatively yet

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Learn proven interventions for learning disabilities that calm the brain and boost focus. Start helping your child learn and feel better today.

Top Interventions for Learning Disabilities That Really Work

Estimated reading time: 11 minutes When dyslexia, math mix-ups, or writing struggles end in tears, it’s not your child’s fault. The right interventions for learning disabilities calm the brain so learning can finally click. You’re not alone. I’ve sat with many parents who feel lost and tired from the homework battles. As a psychologist and mom of two neurodivergent kids,

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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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What is a Learning Disability? Signs, Types & How to Know

Estimated reading time: 9–11 minutes This guide breaks down the science and the real-life signs so you can quickly spot what’s going on. And take the next right step—without blame or panic. If your child’s learning feels stuck or school has become a daily battle, you’re not failing. You’re likely seeing a dysregulated brain that needs calm and support before

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

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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 »
Learn what twice exceptionality means and how to help 2e children thrive with calm, strength-based strategies at home and school.

Understanding Twice Exceptionality: How to Support 2e Students at Home and School

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes If your bright, curious child struggles in school despite obvious intelligence, you may be seeing signs of twice exceptionality. What Does “Twice Exceptionality” Mean? “Twice exceptionality” describes children who are both gifted and have a learning, attention, or developmental difference—for example ADHD, dyslexia, autism, or anxiety. They can solve complex problems or think creatively yet

Read More »
Learn proven interventions for learning disabilities that calm the brain and boost focus. Start helping your child learn and feel better today.

Top Interventions for Learning Disabilities That Really Work

Estimated reading time: 11 minutes When dyslexia, math mix-ups, or writing struggles end in tears, it’s not your child’s fault. The right interventions for learning disabilities calm the brain so learning can finally click. You’re not alone. I’ve sat with many parents who feel lost and tired from the homework battles. As a psychologist and mom of two neurodivergent kids,

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

What is a Learning Disability? Signs, Types & How to Know

Estimated reading time: 9–11 minutes This guide breaks down the science and the real-life signs so you can quickly spot what’s going on. And take the next right step—without blame or panic. If your child’s learning feels stuck or school has become a daily battle, you’re not failing. You’re likely seeing a dysregulated brain that needs calm and support before

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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