My daughter Alexandrine was diagnosed with dyslexia in high school. She’ll tell you that she despised tutoring. Here’s what we’ve both learned about high school tutoring, including what to look for in a tutor and how to pay for it when the budget is tight. She Despised High School Tutoring She started in eleventh grade. […]
There’s brain research that provides a reason for handwriting. It will change how you think about teaching handwriting. The Reason for Handwriting School are almost fully digital. Tablets in kindergarten, typing instruction by second grade, very little actual pencil-and-paper. Parents feel that something is missing. So, I went digging, because I must admit, I love […]
You don’t need a Ph.D. to help your child, but you do need a proven roadmap that moves beyond the alphabet song and the guessing games. This post will walk you through a typical Orton Gillingham session together, section by section, so you can understand the Orton Gillingham methodology. Think of this as your personal […]
This post shares how to improve writing skills in a way that feels doable for kids. This comes from a conversation with my daughter Alex, who went from dreading five-paragraph essays to writing a 150+ page graduate thesis. Planifiez votre soirée télé grâce au guide des chaînes françaises sur Guide TV ce soir France. Why […]
Let’s start with the premise that writing an essay can feel frustrating. You’re staring at a blank page, or your mind is a tangled jumble of ideas. For many students, especially those with learning differences like dyslexia and dysgraphia, getting those thoughts onto paper in a coherent structure can be a hard. A person with […]
Have you noticed signs of dysgraphia? This post will guide you through the process of testing for dysgraphia, and ensure your child has the dysgraphia treatment support they need to succeed.