by Tina Pickford | Feb 9, 2023 | Education Trends, Featured, Reading & Learning, School
What are some questions to ask your child’s teacher? You’re getting into the swing of the new school year, and your child has had some time to get to know their new teacher and get used to a new set of expectations. How can you make sure you’re...
by Tina Pickford | Nov 28, 2022 | Auditory Processing Disorder, Education Trends
Can you grow out of auditory processing disorder (APD/CAPD)? Yes and no. Children can definitely improve their auditory processing skills though. Read on. Because our brains have the amazing capacity to change (neuroplasticity), children can ‘grow out’ of anything –...
by Tina Pickford | Oct 3, 2022 | Auditory Processing Disorder, Child development, Fast ForWord, Featured, Reading & Learning
“Ben, put on your shoes and socks, get your bag from your room and meet me at the car.” Predictably, Ben forgets at least one of these instructions, causing him and his mother to run late. Why does a seemingly bright kid like Ben forget simple instructions? It could...
by Tina Pickford | Sep 14, 2022 | Dyslexia, Reading & Learning
Many children are referred for Dyslexia evaluation because they write some letters backwards (sometimes called “mirror writing”). Does writing backwards or reversing letters mean your child has Dyslexia? Myth: Reversing letters is a sign of Dyslexia...
by Tina Pickford | Mar 8, 2022 | School
Facing another school year can be a daunting experience, with shopping for uniforms and books, and readjusting to the school routine. Then let’s not forget the extra study load, new challenges and responsibilities as well as perhaps the frustrations of much higher...