What is ADHD and ADD?
This blog post contains criteria for ADHD and ADD without hyperactivity from the DSM-5 manual as posted on the CDC website. If you want to know more about ways to help any or all of these symptoms, sign up for my weekly e-newsletter or join the Unique Learners private Facebook group. You will find more specific […]
Practical Multisensory Activities to Try NOW!
Here are practical multisensory activities you can try NOW! One of my favorite ways to do spelling or math facts is to write ONE word or fact on a whiteboard or index card. I go through loads of index cards! Write the word or fact really big with purple or blue marker. Have the child […]
What is Multisensory Teaching?
If you have done any online searching at all on topics for dyslexia, autism, or other learning disabilities, you will likely have run across the term MULTISENSORY. So what does multisensory teaching or learning mean? And more importantly, what does it NOT mean? Input and Output First, let’s talk about how we get information into […]
Cognitive Skills for Learning
Each one is unique. Our genetics make us unique. Our experiences in life make us unique. All students are unique learners! Yet, our brains work in similar ways. We are constantly seeking out sensory experiences that send messages to our brains. We are constantly learning whether we try or not. However, our brains use about […]
Choosing the “Best” Phonics and Reading Programs
I’m answering one of the most common questions I’m asked: How do I choose the “best” Phonics and Reading programs for kids who struggle in learning to read?
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Before I start sharing specifics about homeschooling unique learners – or tutoring them if you are a tutor, I want to assure you that I I can help you with whatever your situation may be. Here’s my story. It kind of weaves between professional and personal, but that’s part of what makes me a unique […]