Low tech recommendations to improve organizational skills for students with learning disabilities
Where’d I put that? What’s my homework assignment? I can’t remember… Where’s my textbook? I have no idea… My teacher didn’t give any homework! (how many times have you heard THAT one) Where do I start? How do I start? It should be somewhere in my desk…or maybe in my backpack… Sound familiar? As a […]
Autism Hangout – an online social support community
Autism Hangout is part of a network of support communities from Community Hangouts that aims to provide a social support network for individuals in need. Autism Hangout is a great social community, full of resources for parents. They have a section with short video interviews with clinicians, authors, parents, and developers in the area of […]
The Thinking Persons Guide to Autism: Mission Statement
The Thinking Persons Guide to Autism: Mission Statement. Love this website and blog…it’s purpose is to sort through the huge amount of information available on the internet and provide accurate information on autism spectrum disorders for families. The essays written by parents can sometimes bring you to tears; they offer a unique perspective on raising […]
The iPad: a Near-Miracle for My Son With Autism | BlogHer
The iPad: a Near-Miracle for My Son With Autism | BlogHer. Since its release in April, parents of children with autism are describing the iPad as revolutionary…here is a mom’s perspective of how the iPad and specialized apps have helped her son improve academic and functional skills. My son Leo’s life was transformed when a […]
LD OnLine :: Adolescent Literacy: What’s Technology Got to Do With It?
LD OnLine :: Adolescent Literacy: What’s Technology Got to Do With It?. This is a valuable article from LD Online, one of our favorite websites for resources and information for students with learning disabilities. The topic is adolescent literacy and how technology can assist students in four specific areas: background knowledge and vocabulary, comprehension strategies, […]
New seminar series for parents, 2010/2011 school year
We have developed a new seminar series for parents with special needs for the 2010-2011 school year! Keep a look out for our new ad in the September issue of Montreal Families. Topics include: 1. Assistive technology tools for the elementary student with learning disabilities 2. The newest mobile communication devices and tools for the […]
Henry Winkler: I first read a novel when I was in my thirties. Now I’m a writer…
Henry Winkler overcame his dyslexia as a child and went on to become a children’s book author. His series on “Hank Zipzer” is based on his experiences as a child with dyslexia. “I was in the bottom 3 per cent when I was at school,” he said. “I was told I would never achieve…Â I didn’t […]
LD OnLine :: Summer Reading Tips for Parents
LD OnLine :: Summer Reading Tips for Parents. Summertime is meant to be spent outdoors-but you can bring a book with you! Here are some tips for parents about how to encourage your child to read over the summer. Happy Reading!
