The Damage of Comparison (and Why “Everyone Else Can Do This” Hurts)
Few phrases damage confidence faster than comparison. “Everyone else can do this” sends a clear...
Why “Just Try Harder” Doesn’t Work…(and What Does)
“Just try harder” sounds encouraging—until you’re the child hearing it. For neurodivergent students, effort is...
Thriving with a Noisy Brain: Living Loudly with Auditory Processing Disorder
If you’ve ever felt like you’re trying to tune in to one radio station while...
Why Sadness Feels Bigger Than Happiness: Understanding the Emotional World of a Dyslexic Child
by: Rebecca Griffith, M.Ed., C-SLDS “Mom, happiness gets this much,” my six-year-old daughter Eloise said,...
Homework 911
Students with dyslexia can experience significant stress over homework. They already tend to work harder...
Is My Child Dyslexic?
Is your child an emerging reader? Have you ever worried about your child’s reading development?...
ADHD and Dyslexia
A question we get asked by many parents is the difference and/or simalirities between ADHD...
Can my child be gifted AND dyslexic?
Yes, approximately 2-5% of school aged children are intellectually gifted and dyslexic. This dual diagnosis...
