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“Gradations from the Middle” (#Dyslexia #ADHD #Other Stuff)
Parents commonly come in with common questions such as, “Does their child have ADHD?” or “Is my child dyslexic?” Difficulty with reading and attention occur on a continuum or a spectrum from below the mid-point of average (see bell-curve picture above), to more...
School Bus Blues #1: “Riding Shotgun”
Nine year old Ashley was having a terrible time of it on the bus. For whatever reason, there were other kids who were always snickering at her. Once she gots on the bus, she sensed that they were always whispering things about her. She was never sure what the...
Got the Cure for the Summertime Blues?
Aint no cure for the summertime blues. Just saw a movie over the weekend called The Tree of Life. The movie was a metaphysical romp, depicting the universes creation from the big bang, through the dinosaurs to the present day. A good portion of the movie also focused...
In the Neck Ache Business
Much of my professional life, I listen to moms who come in and tell me various and sundry things that the school has told them about their child. Hearing some of the things that the moms are told, I can feel my neck twinge. Sometimes I can feel it twinge maybe five or...
Pain Avoiders in College
Many college kids that I know are rudderless ships, bobbing around at sea, avoiding pain at all costs. They gamble on pain and roll the dice. “Should I face the current pain of my school work, or put it off for a later date (or never).” ...
Screeching on the Violin
Once a pon a time their was a boy who had no friends so he was always alon But then one day every thing change His mom gave him a violin to play it sounded horabel so he said he said I am never playing this agin so then one Day he went in the store and heard a...
504 Plans: Keep Them Simple or They Will Be Ignored
“504” plans have been so much a part of the school landscape for many years that we forget that the “504” did not originate with schools. 504 is part of the ADA legislation. The guiding principle of 504 is that reasonable...
The Shut-Down Learner – Hallmark Features
https://youtu.be/gbV9nqJN1pY
The Shut-Down Learner – Formula
https://youtu.be/cxZ6cpJi2FY
The Shut-Down Learner – The Five Points
https://youtu.be/jwrHaSD6wXE
“The House Looks Fine: What’s the Problem?”
Many times parents (moms) sense that something is wrong with their child and want to have the child evaluated in school. Once the mom raises the issue, often she hears a version of the following, “Well, she’s getting good grades – what’s...