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Sense & No Sense (or Nonsense)

by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Mar 6, 2020 | School/Special Education Misc

Let’s say I want to improve my tennis game, so I go to a pro to have him size up my skills.   Watching me serve, hit a few forehands, some back hands and a few at the net, he comes up with his recommendations. “First I want you to go the gym and go on the treadmill. ...

Dyslexia Mythology Part 2 – Two Minute Tidbit Tips

by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Feb 27, 2020 | Two Minute Tidbit Tips

In today’s Two Minute Tidbit Tip, Dr. Selznick covers more common dyslexia myths. Does dyslexia mean reversing or flipping letters? Will dyslexic children “grow out of it”?

Accommodating: Finding the Right Ratio

by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Feb 21, 2020 | School/Special Education Misc

Last week we talked about 504 Plans and ADHD/ADD diagnosis (504 Plans & the Pie Chart). 504 Plans in the schools are (theoretically) for disabled children with the intent of “leveling the playing field” for the child with a handicap. The vast majority of children...

Dyslexia Mythology Part 1 – Two Minute Tidbit Tips

by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Feb 20, 2020 | Two Minute Tidbit Tips

In today’s Two Minute Tidbit Tip, Dr. Selznick discusses common dyslexia myths, including parents’ confusion over the idea of dyslexia itself- What is it? Does it even exist?

Big Word Problem – Two Minute Tidbit Tips

by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Feb 13, 2020 | Two Minute Tidbit Tips

In today’s Two Minute Tidbit Tip, Dr. Selznick revisits to an essay in his book “School Struggles” on the difficulty many children have with large words.
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