ADD / ADHD
7 Myths and the Truth About Learning Challenges
Myth #1: People with learning challenges just aren’t that smart. Truth: By definition, students with learning disabilities have average to above average intelligence. This is why it is so frustrating and confusing for all involved when otherwise typical students struggle in school Myth #2: Students who struggle in school are just lazy. Truth: After multiple…
Read More What’s it Feel Like to Be Me?
I think everyone has times when they just wish someone could step into their shoes and really understand how they feel. I have a feeling our students with learning and attention challenges may feel this way a lot. When they are told to try harder, and they’re already trying as hard as they can, it’s…
Read More Why is Change so Hard?
Once when I was traveling in Europe, I heard some American tourists grumbling that things just weren’t the same in Europe as they are at home! “Of course not,” I thought. “Isn’t that why we travel to other countries? To experience something different?” Most of us do like routine and predictability in our lives most…
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