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 | 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 | Jan 15, 2022 | Fast ForWord, Featured, Reading & Learning, School
On June 1, 2014 the “60 Minutes” program on Channel 9 in Australia ran a segment about the Arrowsmith School in Canada. The program showed some of the 35 Australian children whose families have relocated or split to allow their children to attend the school. What is... 
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... 
