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In my experience, one of the hardest issues facing students with learning disabilities in college revolves around math and its impact

Dyscalculia is a learning disorder that affects a person’s ability to understand number-based information and math. 

“Sometimes I try to go back and remember the me before I was ever diagnosed with a learning disability, back before I ever knew I was...

A previous blog focused on the frustration parents and students feel at the lack of support given in school settings (and beyond) for...

With school back in session, parents across the country are sending their child back to school with high hopes and perhaps a bit of...

Getting ready for the new school year can be exciting. Buying new clothes, school supplies, and the anticipation of spending more time...

For Parents: I tried these simple techniques as my daughter started Jr. High, they helped to keep her on task with her homework and major...

I recently completed neuropsychological intakes with teen triplet girls and their mother to address concerns related to learning...

While there are multiple factors—genetics, social environment, and nutrition—that contribute to learning and developmental disabilities,...

Utah’s longstanding Family Links Conference Events for families of children with special needs are returning for 2022 with some changes...

I have represented the Learning Disabilities Association of Utah (LDAU) this past year on the Utah PTA Special Needs Committee. This...

What is “Vocational Rehabilitation”? Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federally mandated, state managed program to help eligible...

It is safe to say that many children with Learning Disabilities or ADHD at times feel frustration, stress, or anxiety related to their...

Jennifer Cardinal, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist We’ve had parents ask our board members to explain more about Special Education...

Jennifer Cardinal Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist Although things are rapidly improving there are lasting emotional impacts on our children....

Jennifer Cardinal Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist The long-term impact of COVID-19 on children’s learning is still unknown but there is...

Imagine you are sitting in class, working on a paper for an assignment. The whole class is seated quietly writing, and suddenly the student

Everyone wants to be accepted. For children who struggle with dyslexia, acceptance can be difficult to find.

Given the confusion surrounding LD determination what are families to do?