Category Archives: Autism

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The Value of Reading Aloud to Right-Brained Children

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Most people traditionally view read-aloud time as either, 1) a way to promote reading skills, or 2) as something that has to be done for someone until they are independent readers. Though these views are both true, I came to … Continue reading

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The Middle School Teen Brain Shift

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As parents, most of us have heard that the middle school years are filled with teenaged angst and struggle. Middle schools are notorious for being the place no one wants to send their child. Why is that? The answer is … Continue reading

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Supporting Creative Minds from Trauma

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Along with the nation, my heart has been heavy this past week. Because of the place I’m at in my own journey of advocacy for right-brained learning, I felt a strong need to add my voice with those of others … Continue reading

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Set the Date for Time

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One of the signs and symptoms often listed for having dyslexia/dyscalculia/ dysgraphia is when a child has a hard time learning a clock, or remembering his calendaring skills. Money knowledge is another skill that comes slowly. The good news is … Continue reading

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What’s In a Name: The Whole Story About Right-Brained Learning

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There’s still controversy surrounding the idea of a right-brained/left-brained learning style continuum. Most professionals who want to steer away from it argue that the brain is a complex organ that interrelates seamlessly and certain attributes can’t be simply compartmentalized into … Continue reading