June can be a scary time of year for those who struggle with transitions. Looking at BIG T Transitions and little t transition can help you build a transition to ensures the success of your child.
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Over the past few year technology has come leaps and bound in supporting students and people with learning disabilities.
But doesn’t using technology mean the child or person is being lazy? Doesn’t it mean they aren’t learning? I would argue the opposite is true. Here are some common myths about the use of technology and how it helps to support struggling learners.
Ontario teacher are out on the picket line. Wondering how to support your student? Check out these apps and web based programs. They support students continue to learn while teachers are fight hard for small classes and support for students.
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Have you ever used a word and felt the power of that word? When it comes the learning disabilities and powerful words, there are none more powerful then the actual name of the learning disability or learning difference. For some naming the issue gives them power of understanding and knowledge. Why then are reports coming home with the word “Specific Learning Disorder” rather then writing ‘Dyslexia’ on the report? Seems to me it’s like the word Voldemort, if you don’t say it, it wont hurt you. I would argue we need to use it, and that’s not just with Dyslexia, I argue it’s needed with all challenges.
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Are you looking for someone to help you through the Special Education System? Do you have questions about your child’s Individual Education Plan? Having a child with a learning difference can be overwhelming and challenging. Knowing you have someone in your corner to support you can make the long days seem shorter!
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It’s that time of year… The first report card has come and it’s only covered in check marks and overall comments. How do you as a parent, make sense of what has been written and what do the check marks mean? Can this report card given you meaningful information about your child’s learning in the first 8 weeks of school? Today’s post will explore the Progress Reports and what you need to focus in on and how to use this information as a tool to understand how your child has progressed since the start of the school year.
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HOMEWORK… Is that a 8 letter word in your house? I sure is in my house. Read about how I handle homework in my home.
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A conversation with a mother who’s son has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. She talks openly about his struggles and how she sees him growing into a wonderful boy.
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A friend, mom and co-worker talks about her family and how autism affects there life.
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As parents and guardians we always ensuring we advocate for the needs of our children. Are they getting their accommodation, are people supporting them, and is their need being seen. But here’s my question to you about you…. Are you advocating for what you need? Advocating is tiring, stressful and often emotional. You can only look afternoon else if you are looking after you as well! Today’s post is all about how to support your mental, physical and emotional self (I admit up front I sometimes, OK my husband will say often, am not good at this myself…. But I am trying).
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