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Dyslexia is a learning disability that occurs when the brain is unable to process written words, even when the person has had proper training in reading. Researchers debate the und...
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Parenting the strong willed child
Have a strong-willed child? You’re lucky! Strong willed children can be a challenge when they’re young, but if sensitively parented, they become terrific teens and young ad...
The fidgety child
Do you know a child who seems to always have something in their hands? They’re always touching something? Does this child seem to need extra help staying focused during activitie...
While we don’t call it ‘dyslexia’ but rather a learning difficulty, you may find these tips useful
Children who have dyslexia spend a huge amount of energy each day during regular school hours. Their brain works much harder than a child who does not have dyslexia just to process...
Encouraging your teenager to read
My sons have always been voracious readers. One started early, the other started late, but once they got going, both were hooked. Then, one day this winter, I looked around my teen...
I love this very simple process to stop your child interrupting – even waiting is part of communication
Boy do they have a lot going on. Often times they are just BURSTING to tell me something and will come straight up to me and tell me what’s on their mind regardless of whether I ...
Which children on the Autism Spectrum develop better communication skills
The quote above highlights the fact that people with autism are individuals, and that there is a lot of variation in their interests and abilities. You can’t assume that one pers...
I know this isn’t communication related, but it may save your sanity! Teaching your child to clean their room in 10 minutes.
I can’t tell you how happy I am to have the hilarious Chris Haskell back on the blog with his co-worker, Bonnie Fife to explain how to teach your child to clean! You might rememb...
Growing up
Children tend to grow quickly from their cute toddler stage into young children, teens and beyond. As they develop, our way of being with them requires constant evaluating and modi...
Interestingly in some children, their reading comprehension exceeds their reading accuracy
This week’s New Yorker has a wonderful article How Children Read about the pioneering work of Dr. Fumiko Hoeft in the area of Stealth Dyslexia, a term Brock and I coined years ag...
7 Critical Warning Signs of Speech & Learning Disorders!
Early Intervention and School Readiness
Speech Clarity
Language – understanding and expression
Stuttering
Trouble Reading
Spelling 
Early Intervention and School Readiness
Speech Clarity
Language – understanding and expression’ 
Stuttering
Trouble Reading
