by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Oct 2, 2020 | Dyslexia/Reading & Learning Disabilities
In the 500 or so blog posts that have been posted on the site, many of them receive comments. As a change of pace, we offer some of the comments. In later blogs we will continue to share comments with you to get other voices – other perspectives on the issues To a...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Sep 25, 2020 | Assessment
With about 500 blog posts under our belt, we look for inspiration where we can find it. Those of you who follow this blog, know that we strive to talk in “down-to-earth, plain language,” which is the overriding, mission of the website (www.shutdownlearner.com), the...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Sep 18, 2020 | Assessment
No matter how many kids I’ve seen over the years, I am continually struck by the assumptions made about children and how wrong they may be. Typical assumptions that are heard all the time include: “He’s just not trying hard enough.” “You just don’t care. You need to...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Sep 11, 2020 | Dyslexia/Reading & Learning Disabilities
Over the years I have been somewhat plagued by what I call a Sentimental Hoarding Disorder (SHD). My SHD mostly involves some form of paper. Certain items could never be thrown out and have been kept for many years. So, for example, if there was an article or a...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Aug 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
“Salmon must swim upstream against the current or flow of the stream.” Over the years, I have been sensitive to the impact that mentors or other inspirational figures have had on shaping me. I have been particularly drawn to the “salmon...
