Learning Skills 101

So what are learning skills anyway?  Most of us were never taught about these underlying mental skills that lay the foundation for our ability to learn.  We were always taught that we could learn if we set our mind to it. 
Between home and school we should be fine.  If not, just see a tutor [...]

Understanding Dyslexia 101

Dyslexia is a condition where the brain is unable to process the symbol of language.  It does not stem from intellect as individuals with average to above average intelligence can be dyslexic.  Reading, writing, spelling and organizational skills are most likely impacted. 
The causes of Dyslexia are theorized to be genetic in nature. Dyslexia does [...]

Learning Skills 101 – Sustained Attention

So far, we have been discussing what learning skills are and how they impact a student on a daily basis.  If you recall, we stated that learning skills are the underlying mental skills formally known as attention, visual/auditory processing, memory, processing, word attack and auditory analysis.  Most of our children experience these skills through reading, [...]

Learning Skills 101

Last week, we began to understand what learning skills are and how they impact  a student on a daily basis.  If you recall, we stated that learning skills are the underlying mental skills formally known as attention, visual/auditory processing, memory, processing, word attack and auditory analysis.  Most of our children experience these skills through reading, [...]

Learning Skills 101 – What is Working Memory?

To Review:
So far, we have been discussing what learning skills are and how they impact a student on a daily basis.  If you recall, we stated that learning skills are the underlying mental skills formally known as attention, visual/auditory processing, memory, processing, word attack and auditory analysis.  Most of our children experience these skills through [...]

11 Behavioral Similarities Between ADHD and Auditory Processing Disorder

ADHD is so readily diagnosed in many children today.  However, clinicians are in a continual debate about the overlapping symptoms of ADHD and Auditory Processing Disorder.  There is growing concern that some children are being treated with stimulants when what they really need is auditory skill strengthening.
According to Dr. David D. Nowell, Ph.D: Clinical [...]

Fast ForWord and The Reading Brain Video

Enhanced Learning Skills for Kids offer Fast ForWord for those children struggling to learn to read. You can have your child evaluated online for only $19.97 and receive 12 pages of extensive information to help you better understand why your child is struggling to learn and how much potential your child really has to bridge [...]