Auditory processing disorder (APD), also known as central auditory processing disorder (CAPD), has received an increased amount of public attention over the last few years. Any time awareness about a relatively unknown condition increases, misconceptions abound. So, what exactly is APD and could it be affecting your child? What Is Auditory Processing Disorder? APD is …
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We invest in our children’s learning all year long, whether it’s through private school tuition, extra lessons and therapies outside of school, or flashcard practice at home. While breaks throughout the year can be a welcome relief from routine (at least for the kids!), you don’t want to lose the learning momentum that has taken …
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At the end of every school year, 8th grade students are challenged to write and deliver a speech at graduation. Read one student’s experience and hear the hope she has for her future contrasted with the uncertainty she felt as she entered Pathway School. My experience at Pathway has kind of been like a butterfly’s …
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Your kids have worked hard all year long – don’t let them lose ground over the summer! Studies show students will actually lose reading skills over summer break if they do not read. Struggling readers are especially at risk of losing up to 3 months’ worth of progress. Over the course of multiple summers, those …
“How was your day?” “Fine.” “What did you do?” “Nothing.” More than just a tired back-and-forth, this conversation can be frustrating. You want to know what happens during the many hours your child is in school. While report cards, test data, and teacher conferences give you some information, you know it is far from a …
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Looking for a hands-on, practical way to help with your child’s reading skills? Try the Neurological Impress Reading Technique. This intervention method has a student touch, see, speak, and hear the text and ultimately works on improving reading fluency and word recognition. It is not time or labor intensive, but consistency and proper technique are …
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In recent years, several news stories have highlighted the growing interest in recruiting individuals with autism for detailed, repetitive and often tech-related jobs. With a disproportionately high unemployment rate, individuals affected by autism are an incredibly large, untapped reservoir of potential talent for the workforce. The success of these initiatives will undoubtedly have an impact …
Working memory, also known as short-term memory, is the greatest predictor of success in life and academics, according to Dr. Tracy Alloway. a psychologist and expert in the field of memory. Not IQ, not reading levels, not social competence, but our ability to manipulate new information. Armed with an understanding of the signs indicating a …
Feeding our bodies with leafy greens and lean protein does more than just help our waistline: it gives our brains a boost and contributes to academic success for our kids. For most of us, though, thinking about nutrition and the brain is anything but interesting. In fact, it can be downright frustrating. The conventional wisdom …
This article has some awesome ideas for ANY child, spectrum or not! At the end of each description is a link with more detailed instructions. Enjoy! 10 Fun Activities for Children with Autism by Education.com Updated on Apr 4, 2014 Craft activities are fun for everyone, but for children on the autism spectrum, the opportunity …
Our plan for reopening in the fall is now available. These plans are subject to change based on local, state, and government guidelines and mandates.
