Summer slide? It’s not in the playground. Don’t fall victim. Something comes up and steals academic progress, as much as 2 months. Summer slide describes the loss of academic skills over the summer break. As a result, education does notContinue reading… ADHD Students: Got good grades? Here’s how to keep them.
Category: Learning Disabilities
People with ADHD with Dyslexia too? Yes!
50 – 60% of people with ADHD also have a learning disability (LD). 8 – 17% have Dyslexia. These challenges further aggrevate the learning for students with ADHD. Encourage that it is not a sign of laziness. Affects the wayContinue reading… People with ADHD with Dyslexia too? Yes!
Assistive technology: How can it help teens and young adults with ADHD?
AT is used to maintain, increase, or otherwise improve functional abilities. They are discussed during IEP meetings, defining specific applications for specific needs. My favorites integrate software that can be accessed through mobile technology (tablets, smartphones). Older kids look cool,Continue reading… Assistive technology: How can it help teens and young adults with ADHD?
“Just sound it out.” “Say what?” Reading 101 for teens and young adults with ADHD
Decoding is the letter-sound relation used to pronounce written words. It’s also what some might call reading. By improving skills, readers develop the ability to recognize words quickly and identify words they haven’t seen before. There is an ongoing contentionContinue reading… “Just sound it out.” “Say what?” Reading 101 for teens and young adults with ADHD
What are the benefits of small class size?
Students who receive reading instruction within smaller class sizes are more successful than those in traditional classrooms. Interventions with positive learning result by providing longer and more frequent instructional times. Traveling on the Way-Wayback Machine to my student teaching…Boy didContinue reading… What are the benefits of small class size?