by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Oct 30, 2020 | ADHD/ADD
In these more clinical times where most child behavior is ascribed to a “diagnosis” of one sort or another, we don’t often think about rushing as a style. I know…I know…in modern parlance the word “impulsive” is much more acceptable, as opposed to “rushing through...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Oct 26, 2020 | Two Minute Tidbit Tips
In today’s Two Minute Tidbit Tip, part one of his series on writing for struggling kids, Dr. Selznick focuses on writing deficits. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=265159591580774
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Oct 23, 2020 | Assessment, Dyslexia/Reading & Learning Disabilities
Years ago I had the privilege of being in an audience of about 500 participants listening to a lecture on learning disorders from the renowned neurologist, Dr. Martha Denckla. As Dr. Denckla noted, “It’s like these kids who are struggling with reading, spelling and...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Oct 16, 2020 | Modern Childhood
Let’s say you’re north of age 50 or 55. Unless there is a boy who is about 8 years or older in and around your world, chances are the word “Fortnite,” doesn’t mean that much to you. Part of what I do in working with kids is to try and understand their personal...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Oct 9, 2020 | Assessment
Sometimes this blog serves as a bit of a confessional, providing a forum to voice some concerns regarding the issues that emerge while working with struggling children and their parents. So, with that in mind here’s a confession. Sometimes I honestly don’t know when...
