Healthy hearing is critical to a child’s speech and language development, communication, learning, and social development. Children who do not hear well are at an increased risk of becoming struggling readers. Here are some signals that may indicate a hearing problem and information about what to do if you suspect your child may be part of the 10-15% of school-aged children experiencing a hearing problem. Also included is information about healthy hearing and hearing loss prevention.
Research has shown that being exposed to a second language, even in an immersion setting, does not cause learning disabilities; however, certain factors come into play with English language learner
This book skilfully combines a comprehensive guide to Nonverbal Learning Disabilities with the inspiring story of how Sara transformed herself from that young girl whose existence seemed darkened by learning difficulties into the capable young woman she is today. In Helping Children with NLD to Flourish, Marilyn Martin presents a comprehensive developmental profile of children with NLD. She explores the controversies surrounding the disorder so parents and professionals can identify learners with NLD and insure they receive early intervention. Offering practical advice on NLD at home and at school, she describes step-by-step interventions for improving a range of skills from penmanship to social acumen. This book is essential reading for parents and professionals working with children with NLD.
For many children the most rewarding hour of the week is the time spent in after-school programs, clubs, and activities. This hour can be especially important for children who struggle in school. Outside activities help them build self-esteem in areas of strength. Some enjoy sports, some music lessons and performing; others, the joy of group activities like the scouts or Sunday school.
Remember the kids who just didn’t fit in? Maybe they stood too close, or talked too loud. Whatever the reason, we called them hurtful names, and they never understood why. Now, clinical psychologists Duke and Nowicki call these children “dyssemic,” and offer some ideas of how to help them. Dyssemic children cannot readily comprehend nonverbal messages, much as dyslexics do not correctly process the written word. Yet nonverbal communication plays a vital role in our communication with others, and children who misunderstand or misuse it may face painful social rejection. In Helping the Child Who Doesn’t Fit In, Duke and Nowicki show parents and teachers how to assess the extent of a child’s problem, as well as how to help the dyssemic child.
Children who are socially rejected by their peers often are preoccupied with their isolation and can’t concentrate on their schoolwork. Here are some ways teachers improve kids “social stock” and help them build friendships.
This guide focuses on ways to encourage the independence of a student with learning disabilities while in school and as they transition to college or work. Topics covered include: setting priorities and goals, working with the student’s IEP team, and exploring assistive technology tools that promote independence.
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One of the keys to helping struggling readers is to provide them with books that they can and want to read. Fiction for struggling readers must have realistic characters, readable and convincing text, and a sense of the readers’ interests and needs. Non-fiction books, newspapers, magazines, even comic books can hook students on reading.
I think the AT Matrix has last documented more than 400 assistive technology tools out there on the market. So finding the right tool can be challenging.
