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Father’s Message: What I Wished I’d Known Sooner About My Daughter’s Dyslexia
Image credit: www.Understood.org A parent’s journey to understand his daughter’s struggle with dyslexia. How he came to know that “trying...
Nancy Thorup
Aug 7, 20191 min read


ADHD – The Disorder and Accommodations
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder. Children with ADHD may have trouble staying focused and...
Nancy Thorup
Aug 2, 20192 min read


Letting Go Of Learning Disabilities Shame
www.Understood.org “I have ADHD and learning disabilities. While I’ve struggled with the academic challenges of my learning and attention...
Nancy Thorup
Jul 30, 20191 min read


How To Help Improve Your Child’s Handwriting
www.Understood.org Does your child struggle with messy or different handwriting? As a parent you are always looking for ways to help your...
Nancy Thorup
Jul 27, 20191 min read


Messy Handwriting: What You Should Know
Image credit: www.Understoodblog.org Does your child struggle with handwriting?Does their teacher mention how their penmanship needs...
Nancy Thorup
Jul 23, 20191 min read


ADHD: Good Science or Dangerous Trend? By Sam Goldstein
Image credit:www.samgoldstein.com Parents, this is an interesting and detailed article about the ADHD diagnosis and what to be conscious...
Nancy Thorup
Jul 19, 20191 min read


Strategies to Build Comprehension
Reading comprehension is the ability to process and understand text for its meaning and to integrate that information with what is...
Nancy Thorup
Jul 15, 20192 min read


When Consequences Didn’t Work for My Daughter With ADHD, I Did This Instead
Image credit:www.Understood.org Parenting a child with ADHD can be a daily struggle utilizing conventional parenting techniques. This...
Nancy Thorup
Jul 6, 20191 min read


Seven Ways to Enhance Memory
In today’s world, learning and mastering knowledge is critical and an efficient memory is necessary to achieve academic success. Often...
Nancy Thorup
Jul 3, 20192 min read


Color Coding and Executive Functioning Issue
Image credit: Understood.org Kids with Executive Functioning Issues can benefit greatly from a few small changes at home. Here are 7...
Nancy Thorup
Jun 22, 20191 min read


Write On! Strategies for Kids with an Impairment in Writing
Writing activities and assignments are part of school curriculum. Many students find it difficult to form and space letters, get their...
Nancy Thorup
Jun 20, 20194 min read


What Does ADHD Look Like In A Teen?
Image credit: Understood.org ADHD shows different symptoms as children age into teens. Their hyperactivity can decrease or they have more...
Nancy Thorup
Jun 18, 20191 min read


Do People “Outgrow” ADHD?
In this video from Understood.org you will see an excellent explanation of why people do not “outgrow” ADHD. Most people with ADHD will...
Nancy Thorup
Jun 14, 20191 min read


Strategies to Help Students Develop an Efficient Memory
Learning is a fundamental part of school and the memory demands are greater for students than they are for adults. An efficient memory is...
Nancy Thorup
Jun 10, 20194 min read


Phonological Awareness and Dyslexia
Learning to read can be challenging for young readers. Decoding the simple phrase ‘he is a happy boy’ requires a child to know all the...
Nancy Thorup
Jun 5, 20193 min read


The Myths And Truths About ADHD: Giving You A Hand In Effective Parenting
Image credit: Understood.org With so much information about ADHD floating around these days, it may be difficult to decipher what is...
Nancy Thorup
Jun 1, 20191 min read


Taming Tantrums vs. Managing Meltdowns
What is the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown? Read this article to find out how to help you and your child manage them.
Nancy Thorup
May 29, 20191 min read


An Informal Checklist for Dysgraphia
Dysgraphia is a specific learning disability in which the ability to express oneself through written language is impaired. It has the...
Nancy Thorup
May 24, 20192 min read


My Son Behaves at School but Melts Down at Home—I Found Out Why
Does your child have frequent meltdowns and outbursts? Read one mother’s journey to help her child.
Nancy Thorup
May 21, 20191 min read


Executive Functioning Issues? Color-Coding Helps
Image credit: Understood.com Does your child have executive functioning issues? Read this to see how color coding can help.
Nancy Thorup
May 15, 20191 min read
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