Bullying: The Other Side of the Coin

by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Jan 20, 2012 | Modern Childhood

Recently I wrote about   “A Story of Not Bullying,” effectively describing a mom who overreacted to one incident in which her daughter had been pushed on line and came home quite upset, as a result.   What about the other side of the...

Your Questions for School Struggles, Learning Disabilities & Other Kid Stuff

by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Jan 8, 2012 | Uncategorized

2012 is well underway and we are about half way through the school year. I am sure that the year has already had its share of challenges. As I think about topics to write about for the coming year, I am looking for input from you. What questions or concerns...

40 Informative Sites to Learn About Effective Special Education Teaching Methods

by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Nov 15, 2011 | Dyslexia/Reading & Learning Disabilities

I was recently contacted by Mr. Matt Holden who writes articles for:  www.mastersinspecialeducation.org/  a website dedicated to providing students with the information and tools needed in order to pursue their Masters in Special Education. Mr. Holden...

“What’s the Matter With Kids These Days”

by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Nov 3, 2011 | Modern Childhood

I know, it’s bad and getting worse out there. Just reading a few quotes will remind us how badly things are decaying:   "Our youth now love luxury. They have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for their elders and love...

“Dear Mrs. Smith: The Work Is Simply Too Hard For Him: He Can’t Read the Story”

by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Oct 28, 2011 | Dyslexia/Reading & Learning Disabilities

So many of the kids that I see are given work on a daily basis that they can’t handle. No amount of trying harder or paying attention better will matter. When it comes to reading one of the best ways to test out whether a child is in over his head, is...