Tuesday November 10, 2009
Does your child have difficulty following the teacher's instructions? Do you find yourself repeating instructions at home over and over only to find your child never makes it past the first thing you asked him to do? Many children (and adults) have difficulty processing and following directions involving multiple steps. Incomplete work, tasks done partially or out of order, and avoiding homework can be signs that your child needs more guidance than traditional instruction. They need more than "spray and pray." You know, spray instructions out there, and pray they get it...
Students with learning disabilities often need more than spray and pray and often do better with multisensory methods. Multisensory methods tools involve using several of the student's senses to teach concepts and problem solving, improve memory, and strengthen application skills. Learn more about these fun and engaging ways to help students learn.
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Sunday November 8, 2009
Children with language processing deficits have difficulty with understanding spoken language, completing language based tasks in school, and with the ability to retain information in long-term memory for later recall and use. They may also have difficulty with math concepts and problem solving.
Although we often think of math as a nonverbal subject, we actually use language based thinking to understand its concepts and to perform the tasks necessary to solve complex problems.
Learn some effective strategies you can use to help children with auditory processing weaknesses learn math skills.
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Friday November 6, 2009
English language learners are some of the fastest growing groups in the U.S., and the trend is likely to continue. English language learners face a multitude of challenges at school and in work.
Parents of English as a Second Language (ESL) and English Language Learners (ELL) frequently face communication barriers with schools. Every day school activities and communication with administrators and teachers is a challenge for both the parents and the school staff. This is especially true when learning disabilities and special education are involved. Explore ways schools can effectively accommodate families with language differences in special education programs.
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Wednesday November 4, 2009
Preschoolers are like little sponges soaking up information and learning new things from their environment every day. They may not be able to tell you what they are learning, but they are receptively learning concepts. You can reinforce this learning and also introduce early sight word recognition with these tips.
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