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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 reading, writing and spelling. Read More
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 teenager’s room and noticed something was missing. Read More
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 am already talking to someone. Read More
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 person’s experience will be the same as another’s, when it comes to autism. Read More
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 remember Chris from this post, Keep the Sparks Hot. It has been crazy successful on the blog! The even better news […]
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 modifying as we adapt to their altering requirements. Read More
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 ago to describe individuals who ‘fly under the radar’ of detection of dyslexia because they may achieve high levels of reading comprehension although […]
More about aged care around the globe
A director of wellness at an Australian aged-care provider has adopted some of the aspects of the Finnish approach to wellbeing within aged care. Read More
Technology helping students with learning difficulties
Tailored technology innovations are helping students with a variety of disabilities or difficulties make progress at school. A student with cerebral palsy operates a computer using his cheek, while another with writing problems uses a digital keyboard with the main keys highlighted so predictive text can do the rest, and a vision-impaired student uses the […]
Early signs of Autism
Every child is different and every child develops at his or her own pace. However, there are specific developmental milestones that all children should be reaching by specific ages. If your child is not meeting milestones or you are concerned about your child’s development, don’t wait! Talk to your doctor. Read More
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
