by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Dec 29, 2010 | Parenting Misc
What do these behaviors sound like to you? o Not handing in homework consistently o Avoiding responsibilities o Procrastinating o Not sustaining mental effort o Underachieving...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Dec 21, 2010 | Dyslexia/Reading & Learning Disabilities
Should a bright fifth grader be able to read the word "financial?" Well, when driving by the Philadelphia Eagle’s stadium the other day, fifth grade Carrie got excited when she saw the stadium with the sign outside that read "Lincoln Financial...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Dec 18, 2010 | ADHD/ADD
Scene 1: The Lunch Room – Jack’s Brain “Gee, it’s so wild and noisy in here. Everybody’s throwing stuff. Haha. Jake is so good at putting food in his nose. Maybe I’ll try that too.”...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Dec 14, 2010 | Assessment
Modern parents make you nostalgic for the good old days. You know, the days when children went outside to play and basically didn’t see their mother for a solid 8 hours (except when she made you a nutritious bologna on Wonderbread sandwich, before your ran back...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Dec 8, 2010 | Assessment, School/Special Education Misc
Last week we talked about the "Curriculm Ship" that leaves the dock in September, plowing forward until it reaches its destiny. That some have fallen off the ship appears to be immaterial. The ship must proceed. The blog generated a fair...
