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 | Jun 12, 2020 | Education Trends, Featured, School
Geez, wasn’t it a juggle to have to play teacher to our children while the schools were shut! Even though my background is in teaching, having my son learning at home and keeping him focused on tasks was one of the biggest challenges ever. Talking to many of you... 
by Tina Pickford | Jul 17, 2019 | Child development, Featured, Language development, Reading & Learning, School
Last week the phone at the office rang, as it does many times every day. “Welcome to Sonic Learning, my name is Claire, how can I help?” “My son Ayden is in year 4 and he is reading at a year 2 level. His teacher says he’ll catch up by himself.... 
