Learning Disability

5 Differences Between Tutoring and Cognitive Educational Therapy Last week we started talking about 5 big differences between tutoring and cognitive educational therapy, and how you know which is right for your child. #1 Tutoring typically focuses on academic skills or school subjects and cognitive educational therapy addresses the underlying processing or thinking skills that…

5 Differences Between Tutoring and Cognitive Educational Therapy (Part 1) “Jackson HATES school!  He feels like the dumbest kid in the class.  He gets very frustrated and angry doing homework.” “As a family, we can’t stand this anymore.  We need to get Jackson a tutor!” Are you sure?  Will getting a tutor really be enough…

Last week, I promised to post some accommodations that parents and teachers can use to support dyslexic students (or other struggling readers) in the classroom and in homework. So that’s what we’re going to talk about…right after I get a chance to step on my soapbox!   My Soap Box Accommodations and modifications can be…