Return to Questions Q: My child’s teacher says if they provide *any* modifications for my child, she won’t be able to graduate with a regular diploma. Is this true? Answer: There is a fine distinction between modifications and accommodations. Modifications … Continue reading →
Return to Questions Q: How do you help your child if she has severe problems with memory and information recall? How can I teach my child how to memorize? Answer: Our neuropsychologist recommended using a ‘self-regulating’ memory system. It has … Continue reading →
Return to Questions Q: Could you please tell me more about this Davis method? I would like to learn more about it. Can you give a Ron Davis Dyslexia Program Review? Disclosure: This Ron Davis Dyslexia Program Review is based … Continue reading →
Return to Questions Q: I don’t want my child ‘labeled’. Why should I have learning disabilities testing? Answer: I recommend every parent of a child who seems to have learning disabilities obtain professional learning disabilities testing by a neuropsychologist or … Continue reading →
How do you know if your child has a writing disability? Return to Questions Q: My child can read, but has difficulty writing. Is it possible my child has a writing disability or dysgraphia? Answer: Generally speaking, dyslexia and dysgraphia are closely … Continue reading →
Return to Questions Q: My child can sound out words, but she has to sound them out every single time even though she’s just read the word. She has some reversals of b’s and d’s too. Do you think she … Continue reading →
Return to Questions Q: Our child is struggling with reading. We suspect dyslexia. Our school administrators say they can’t diagnose dyslexia in children. Is this true? Answer: The school system is REQUIRED by Federal law to provide your child a … Continue reading →
Return to Questions Q: Our school system says our child doesn’t qualify for special services because they think he has a behavior problem, not a learning disability. I think it’s a learning issue. What do I do? Answer: Under IDEA, … Continue reading →
Return to Questions Q: I need information on adequate yearly progress (AYP). My child’s teacher is giving my son good grades, but I am not seeing the progress. I don’t think he’s making AYP. What can I do? Answer: A … Continue reading →
