What’s really going on when smart kids struggle to pay attention in school? What could be causing your child’s attention problem? Last week we introduced 3 students who struggle to pay attention in school. Jeremy’s constant wiggling not only keeps him from getting his work done, but is a real distraction to his classmates. Manny is driving his teacher crazy (and subsequently his mom, too) because he’s clearly smart, but “chooses” to entertain the class rather than do his own work. Sara’s teacher reports that she daydreams and simply doesn’t listen, and as a result, never knows what to do.…
Read More“Your child just can’t seem to pay attention in class. It could be ADHD.” Yes. It could be ADHD, but did you know that there are many other reasons why kids struggle to pay attention in class and when doing homework? At Stowell Learning Center, the vast majority of our students have attention challenges, but only a very small minority actually have ADHD. 3 students. One common story. Jeremy wiggles constantly in his chair. It keeps him from getting his work done and is very distracting to the students sitting near him. Manny talks to his neighbors all the time…
Read MoreThe term learning disability has gone out of vogue because the word “disability” is now politically incorrect. And in many ways, when talking about students who actually fit this profile, the term learning disability, can be very confusing. By definition, someone who has a learning disability has average to above average intelligence. In fact, many of our students are extremely bright or even gifted, but in spite of being smart, these children and adults have difficulty with some aspects of learning that cause them to struggle in school or at work more than would be expected. Bright, Talented, and Able!…
Read MoreWelcome to Stowell Learning Center Every child is amazing. But when learning challenges get in the way, even the brightest kids can feel stuck, frustrated, and left behind. At Stowell Learning Center, we believe those struggles don’t have to define your child’s future. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped thousands of children and adults move past labels like dyslexia, ADHD, or auditory processing disorder and unlock the confidence and skills they need to thrive. Who We Are We are a team of learning specialists dedicated to addressing the root causes of learning difficulties-not just patching the symptoms. Families often…
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