Posts in Learning (dis)Abilities
Why should we assess our kids to support their learning difference (such as ADHD, dyslexia or another learning disability) with Dr. Todd Cunningham
Dyslexia, Learning (dis)AbilitiesSusan SchenkDr Todd Cunningham, Shift Your Thinking Summit 2020, Shift Your Thinking, Summit, Nov 12 + 13 2021, psychoeducational assessment, assessments, dyslexia, learning disabilies, ADHD, learning struggles
8 Things To Consider When Your Child With Dyslexia and/or ADHD Is Gifted
ADHD, Dyslexia, Learning (dis)AbilitiesSusan Schenkgifted, dyslexia, adhd, smart kids, 2E, twice exceptional, Learning Disability, dyscalculia, strength based approach, misunderstood
How to improve writing skills in kids with dyslexia and learning disabilities
Five Messages our Kids with Learning Differences Need to Hear (and hear often!)
Learning (dis)Abilities, Dyslexia, ADHDSusan Schenkdyslexic, dyslexia, adhd, learning struggle, Learning Disability, learning differences, Stigma, self esteem, confidence, your child, back to school, IEP, decrease shame, greater sense of self, parents, 5 Messages kids need to hear, 5 messages kids with LD need to hear
Back to School - Strategies to help with reading struggles
Dyslexia, Learning (dis)AbilitiesSusan Schenkdyslexia, reading struggles, decoding, comprehension, fluency, Learning Disability, learning differences, reading, I hate reading
Back to School - Are you concerned about your child's resistance to reading?
Summer Reading: SYT articles and blogs
ADHD, Anxiety, Dyslexia, Learning (dis)AbilitiesSusan SchenkADHD, anxiety, dyslexia, reading list, learning struggle, ADHD and anxiety, anxiety and teens
Social-Emotional Learning - why is this important?
ADHD, Dyslexia, Learning (dis)AbilitiesSusan Schenkdyslexia, ADHD, Learning Disability, Social skills, Emotional Skills, self awareness, self management, social awareness, relationship skills, decision makig
Anxiety and Dyslexia
5 things you should know about technology to support your child with dyslexia and ADHD
Dyslexia, ADHD, Learning (dis)AbilitiesSusan Schenkdyslexia, dyslexic, technology, assistive technology, ADHD, tech ed, education and technology, learning and technology
Resilience and success with dyslexia/learning disabilities
Learning (dis)Abilities, DyslexiaSusan SchenkResilience, adversity, opportunity, success, dyslexic, dyslexia, learning disability, ADHD, learning differences
Transition to College or University with a Learning Disability
Learning (dis)Abilities, DyslexiaSusan Schenkcollege, university, Learning Disabilities, dyslexia, dyslexic, ADHD, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, post secondary education, accommodations, IEP
6 tips for parents whose child was just diagnosed with a learning difference (ADHD, Dyslexia, etc)
ADHD, Dyslexia, Learning (dis)AbilitiesSusan Schenkdiagnosis, parent support, ADHD, dyslexic, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, psychoeducational assessment, parent emotions, grief, overwhelm, fear, relief, learning differences, learning disability
Resilience and Learning Differences (dyslexia and ADHD)
Dyslexia, Learning (dis)Abilities, ADHDSusan SchenkResilience, dyslexic, dyslexia, learning differences, Learning Disabilities, ADHD, shame, depression, left behind, stress, stigma
Emotions -- and Teens with Learning Differences
Anxiety, Learning (dis)AbilitiesSusan Schenkfear, anger, grief, joy, Kristina Buk, emotions and teens, emotions, teens and learning differences, anxiety and teens, ADHD and depression, dyslexia and grief
Your child's report - breaking down executive functioning terms and strategies
ADHD, Dyslexia, Learning (dis)AbilitiesSusan Schenkexecutive functioning, dyslexia test, psychologist, psych educational tests, adhd, dyslexic, neuropsych report, neuropsych assessment, neuropsych terms, strategies for executive functioning, Dr Lindsey Dogali, adhd kid, dyslexia in kids
Learning disabilities vs Learning differences - why use one term over the other?
Dyslexia, Learning (dis)AbilitiesSusan SchenkShift Your Thinking LDLearning Disabilities, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, learning disabilities and differences, learning disorders, youth support, online youth support, strength based approach, negative sterotypes, deficits vs strengths, ADHD common perspectives, ADHD strengths, holistic view of learning differences, rebrand learning disabilities, Learning differences focuses on strengths, talents and benefits, Sally Hogshead, Todd Wheatland, Shift Your Thinking
Youth Focus: Why Support is Needed for Kids with Learning Differences
ADHD, Learning (dis)Abilities, DyslexiaSusan SchenkShift Your Thinking LDyouth focus, youth support, ADHD and anxiety, ADHD and depression, ADHD and low self esteen, Learning disabilities and low self esteem, Learning disabilities and mental health, ADHD and feelings of inadequacy, Learning disabilities and anxiety, Learning disabilities and social skills
Need help when it comes to your child with ADHD, Dyslexia and a Learning Difference?
ADHD, Dyslexia, Learning (dis)AbilitiesSusan SchenkADHD, Learning Disabilities, dyslexia, parent support, professional support, Parent Membership Community, Professional Resource Hub, Shift Your Thinking
Knowing yourself and how you learn is powerful!
Learning (dis)Abilities, DyslexiaSusan SchenkDJ Cunningham, LearnStyle, ADHD, dyslexia, learning struggle, learn with technology, learning differences, learning disability, Learning disorder, focus on strengths, focus on abilities
