by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Feb 4, 2014 | Executive Functioning
In a recent blog post I discussed how anger can be depleting a child from the necessary emotional fuel to manage school. Many of the typical “ADHD” style behaviors such as avoiding responsibilities, procrastinating, not sustaining mental effort, may be due, in part,...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Feb 2, 2014 | Writing Difficulty-Dysgraphia
Let’s say a child knows a few notes and chords on the piano and can play a handful of very basic songs. Would it make sense to ask him to play a challenging song that was clearly beyond his level? Or even learn the art of creating music using great software from...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Jan 17, 2014 | Executive Functioning
It’s that time of year – the time when the kids with floppy rudders (mostly the boys) are starting to wear their parents down. They are the ones not handing in homework and playing on their iPads too long while their grades are plummeting. ...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Dec 20, 2013 | Dyslexia/Reading & Learning Disabilities
Dyslexia Teleseminar: Do you have questions about dyslexia/reading disabilities? Of course you do! Then join me for an open-forum teleseminar. Bring your questions for an open chat and dialogue. The seminar is free and is scheduled...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Dec 16, 2013 | Dyslexia/Reading & Learning Disabilities
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