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Posted January 26, 2017

Everyone wants to be sensitive to a child who is struggling with ADHD. But the reality of the situation is that interacting with a student with...

Posted February 13, 2019

Using multisensory instruction to teach reading is a popular topic in education right now. What exactly is multisensory instruction and how do you...

Posted September 14, 2017

I think it’s safe to say that fidget spinners have reached every corner of the Earth. I have seen them for sale in gas stations, electronics...

Posted February 2, 2017

Hearing a child say, “I’m dumb,” is one of the most upsetting things to hear as a parent or educator. Unfortunately, when a...

Posted August 4, 2016

I came across this quote on the excellent website Understood.org: Nelson J. Dorta, Ph.D., is a pediatric neuropsychologist in private practice in...

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