Slow processing speed is a common issue affecting children's ability to process information quickly. Children with slow processing speed may struggle with tasks that require quick thinking, attention to detail, and following directions. It is important for parents and educators to understand the signs of slow processing speed so that they can provide the necessary| A Day in our Shoes
'Dysgraphia? What's is dysgraphia? I've never heard of it!' This is a scenario that has come up many times to parents in our online chat group. As parents become more informed, we are better able to advocate for our kids. If you go back even 10-20 years, not many parents had even heard of specific| A Day in our Shoes
Getting an evaluation is the first step on the path to understanding and managing ADHD. But, for those unfamiliar with the disorder, it can be overwhelming to undergo the evaluation without knowing what to expect. So, what is ADHD evaluation like? For the purposes of this article, I will be discussing a medical diagnosis of| A Day in our Shoes
Slow processing speed can be a challenging issue for many children, impacting their ability to keep up with peers and complete tasks in a timely manner. Many parents ask for accommodations for this on an IEP. But, not enough believe you can or know how to improve slow processing speed in kids. You can, and| A Day in our Shoes
Processing speed and processing ability are two different cognitive skills that affect how children learn and perform tasks. Children with slow processing speed may struggle with tasks that require quick thinking or remembering and processing a lot of information at once, while children with poor processing ability may struggle with tasks that require them to| A Day in our Shoes
Wow! What a discussion we had about Executive Functioning today! What is Executive Functioning, or what are Executive Functioning Skills? I'm so glad you asked because they are the foundation for most learning tasks. Even if you do not have time today, I am urging you to come back and watch the video at some| A Day in our Shoes
Grab your Free Download Skill Based Chore Chart Tired of chore charts that assume all kids develop at the same rate? Yeah, me too. Scroll down to get the PDF and print it--or put your email address in the form and we'll send it to your inbox for later. That's why I created a Skills-Based| A Day in our Shoes
Use this list of teen life skills to see where your child is, and what they need to work on before going on to college or living independently.| A Day in our Shoes
Does your child benefit from a visual reinforcer? Then take a look at these online and other visual timers for kids who have sensory needs.| A Day in our Shoes
Is your child struggling with pragmatics and other issues, but you just can't find what fits their symptoms? Read about NVLD. It gave many parents| A Day in our Shoes
Inside: If your disabled child is in the 0-3 age range, you may have some questions about IDEA part C and Early Intervention Services. Here's| A Day in our Shoes
As parents, we want our children to succeed in every aspect of their lives. We enroll them in the best schools, provide them with various| A Day in our Shoes
Inside: Cultivate young football fans' love for the game with a kid-friendly fantasy football league! Discover 5 creative ways to simplify and customize the league| A Day in our Shoes
SLD Specific Learning Disability is one of the IDEA eligibility categories. Here's what you need to know about characteristics of SLD, examples and definitions.| A Day in our Shoes
