by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Sep 8, 2023 | Modern Childhood
Out in the playground, in the lunchroom and on the school bus – really in every possible school situation – group dynamics are always at work. There will be those in the group who are more assertive (sometimes aggressive), and those who are not. Many will be in the...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Aug 18, 2023 | Dyslexia/Reading & Learning Disabilities, Parenting Misc, Reading Comprehension
Recently, 8-year-old Marty showed some signs of misbehavior when his mom exclaimed, “Boy, you’re in hot water now.” Marty started having a meltdown, screaming and crying, “I don’t want to be in hot water!!!!!!! I It will hurt me!!!” Seven-year-old Marissa became...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Aug 11, 2023 | Dyslexia/Reading & Learning Disabilities, Reading Comprehension
Most children referred for assessments are related to struggles with reading, spelling and writing. Parents feel a sense of desperation and don’t know what direction to go. Once the issues are identified, the remediation, unfortunately, can be a bit...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Aug 3, 2023 | Dyslexia/Reading & Learning Disabilities, School/Special Education Misc
Is your child falling off the Curriculum Ship? The Curriculum Ship leaves dock in early September and starts steering its course until mid to late June, when it arrives at port somewhere on the other side of the ocean. Not slowing down even when some passengers are...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Jul 28, 2023 | Assessment, Dyslexia/Reading & Learning Disabilities
Liana’s mom has seen a great deal of struggling in her 4th grade daughter. After I evaluated Liana, the mom asked me, “Was this a problem that could have been averted?” As I explained to her there are valid and reliable screening measures that can be given early...
