Learning disabilities

Just Call Me “Braben”

After repeatedly reversing the d in his name, Braden told his teacher, “Just call me Braben!” I laughed when I heard this because this young boy is so delightful and good-natured.  But on further reflection, this is the very last thing that I want for our dyslexic students – to have to spend their life…
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REAL Changes for Struggling Students

REAL Changes for Struggling Students Have you ever fallen short on a New Year’s resolution?  Yep!  I know I have.  New Year’s resolutions usually fall by the wayside because we don’t have a strong enough reason to make the change, or we don’t have a plan to get us through the tough parts of creating…
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Creativity Abounds with Trans Siberian Orchestra and Dyslexic Thinkers

Creativity Abounds with Trans Siberian Orchestra and Dyslexic Thinkers My son, Kevin, works for Trans Siberian Orchestra, so when the winter tour rolled into town this weekend, I got to see both Kevin and the show! TSO puts on a spectacular show.  Having a bit of an inside track on how things work there, it…
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