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Anger You Can’t Make Me Parts II

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,...

Piano Playing & Learning to Write

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...

On Floppy Rudders & The Day to Day Grind of School

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. ...

Updates From Dr. Selznick & Shut-Down Learner

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...

Dr Richard Selznick – School Struggles Shut Down Learners

by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Dec 16, 2013 | Dyslexia/Reading & Learning Disabilities

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