learning disabilities

Autism, officially known autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a somewhat common neurodevelopmental disorder but isn’t well-understood by the general public. And despite increasing understanding and awareness in regards to autism, misconceptions still persist.  For example, it’s common for many people to confuse autism with learning disabilities but under closer scrutiny,…

Mr. Stevenson is teaching his third grade class about the importance of using manners—he encourages the students to say “please” and “thank you,” as well as “sir” and “ma’am.”  Afterwards, he asks the kids in the class to write a few sentences summarizing what they just discussed.  McKenzie, though, can’t…

Being a child or teen with a learning disability can be challenging and frustrating, especially if the learning disability goes undetected. Therefore, we must work to understand the symptoms one might experience at different ages and get children and teens the proper assistance they require at school. Symptoms of Learning…

Many school-aged children suffer from disorders and disabilities that affect learning, such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, dyscalculia, language processing disorder, and many more. But what are the most common learning disabilities in the classroom today, and how can students best manage them to find success at school? 4 of…

Dyslexia is a disorder that makes reading or interpreting words and letters difficult. Learning to read and write can be difficult for kids that are just starting out and doing so with a learning disability, such as dyslexia, can be extremely frustrating.  People with dyslexia might see words as backwards,…