Many districts across Utah are working towards Proficiency Based Grading. Currently all elementary schools in Granite School District...

Image credit: www.Understood.org Utilizing multisensory instruction can benefit children with both reading and math issues. Touching,...

Image credit: www.Understood.org Wondering what is Dyscalculia? Here is a quick fact sheet from our friends at Understood.org.

Image credit: www.Understood.org We all struggle to say the right things to our kids. This article at Understood.org gives an excellent...

Image credit: www.Understood.org “I hate school!” “I don’t feel like going to school!” We have all heard our children say these things...

School begins as early as next week in some schools in the Salt Lake Valley. Are you ready? Tutoring is the perfect compliment to the...

The Power of Positive Thinking Some days can be difficult for kids. The challenge to keep up with friends, schoolwork and juggle a hectic...

Image credit: www.Understood.org You have advocated on behalf of your child to receive accommodations for them. #accomodationsparentingtips

Image credit: www.Understood.org A parent’s journey to understand his daughter’s struggle with dyslexia. How he came to know that “trying...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder. Children with ADHD may have trouble staying focused and...

www.Understood.org “I have ADHD and learning disabilities. While I’ve struggled with the academic challenges of my learning and attention...

www.Understood.org Does your child struggle with messy or different handwriting? As a parent you are always looking for ways to help your...

Image credit: www.Understoodblog.org Does your child struggle with handwriting?Does their teacher mention how their penmanship needs...

Image credit:www.samgoldstein.com Parents, this is an interesting and detailed article about the ADHD diagnosis and what to be conscious...

Reading comprehension is the ability to process and understand text for its meaning and to integrate that information with what is...

Image credit:www.Understood.org Parenting a child with ADHD can be a daily struggle utilizing conventional parenting techniques. This...

In today’s world, learning and mastering knowledge is critical and an efficient memory is necessary to achieve academic success. Often...

If your child has been recently evaluated, you may be wondering what you can expect to hear. This is an excellent reference for what you...

Do you have a scheduled IEP meeting coming up? What can you expect?Two women (mothers, teachers and Understood.org team members) featured...

Image credit: Understood.org Kids with Executive Functioning Issues can benefit greatly from a few small changes at home. Here are  7...