by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Mar 6, 2015 | Writing Difficulty-Dysgraphia
When children struggle with written expression, “OT,” or Occupational Therapy appears to be the go to recommendation that is often given. Writing has been shown to be the single most complex skill domain of the academic process. The following quote from...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Feb 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
Why Screen for Dyslexia? I continue to be amazed by the amount of misinformation out there on dyslexia related reading disabilities. Over the next few weeks I’m going to try and tackle some of the issues that are involved with screening and assessment. ...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Jan 30, 2015 | ADHD/ADD
I met a mom and her kid this week, a wiry nine year old giving the teacher the usual amount of stuff typically attributed to ADHD. You know, calling out when he is not supposed to; talking too much; rushing through his work – those sorts of things. It sounded like...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Jan 23, 2015 | Dyslexia/Reading & Learning Disabilities
Hi Gang: A little news and updates: Dyslexia Screening Book Released I’m excited to announce the release of my new book, “Dyslexia Screening: Essential Concepts For Schools and Parents.” In paperback, the book is available through www.shutdownlearner.com and will soon...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Dec 29, 2014 | Dyslexia/Reading & Learning Disabilities
Lauren is an 8 year old child in the first half of the third grade who I recently evaluated, just before the start of her school year. My evaluation found Lauren to be a somewhat inefficient reader, although almost all of the scores obtained on her fell solidly in an...
