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Feb 19

The Problem with Disabilities and Education

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

A Brief Discussion of Confusion in Learning Disabilities Determination

Richard Baer, Ph.D.

Feb 3

A Brief Discussion of Confusion in Learning Disabilities Determination

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

WANT TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD ON THE HILL?

Gaylia Tanner

Feb 1

WANT TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD ON THE HILL?

The first thing you need to do is know your state representative and senator.

Heidi Preece

Jan 22

Tips for a successful online experience

Set up a designated space for school Establish a routine. Try to do schoolwork at the same time every day Schedule breaks. Take time to mo

Edward A. Martinelli, Ph.D.

Jan 6

Test anxiety and the ADA

Many students at college experience anxiety when they have tests. Sometimes it can become quite intense.

Edward A. Martinelli, Ph.D.

Dec 28, 2020

Employees requesting Accommodation

For many, the process of requesting accommodations in schools is one that is familiar and the people to contact is well understood.

Safer Cleaning at Home Against the Coronavirus

LDAU

Apr 10, 2020

Safer Cleaning at Home Against the Coronavirus

During the COVID-19 pandemic, cleaning and disinfecting information is an important topic being discussed in the news. Safer alternatives fo

LDAU

Apr 10, 2020

Learn Smarter Podcast

Here’s an interesting podcast on some IEP basics. It might help to explain the process for those who don’t know.

Learning Tools from Microsoft to Help Individuals with Learning Disabilities

LDAU

Dec 2, 2019

Learning Tools from Microsoft to Help Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Microsoft is continually improving their accessible features to help students with disabilities unlock their full potential.

Choosing a Tutor Trained with Orton Gillingham: What You Need to Know

LDAU

Oct 22, 2019

Choosing a Tutor Trained with Orton Gillingham: What You Need to Know

When seeking an OG (Orton Gillingham) trained tutor for my child with dyslexia, what should I look for?

LDAU

Aug 29, 2019

What Every Adult Needs to Know

Each year as parents and adults we focus on all of the needs of our student as we get them ready for another year at school.

Help Smooth out the Transition to a New School Year

LDAU

Aug 28, 2019

Help Smooth out the Transition to a New School Year

The following are some suggestions about things parents have done to help smooth out that transition to the new school year.

Marijuana is not Harmless and Negatively impacts Learning

LDAU

Jul 24, 2019

Marijuana is not Harmless and Negatively impacts Learning

Compared to their drug free peers, students who abuse marijuana get lower grades and are less likely to graduate.

Planning for The Future for a Child with Special Needs

LDAU

Jun 6, 2019

Planning for The Future for a Child with Special Needs

Having a child with special needs comes with unique concerns and extraordinary worries for the future. Who can you trust to care for your ch

LDAU

May 30, 2019

My Thirteenth Winter, A Book Review

I learned from her experiences the importance of self-advocacy, accepting her learning disability and using accommodations to be successful.

Writing is Recording Co:Writer from Don Johnston.

LDAU

Mar 8, 2019

Writing is Recording Co:Writer from Don Johnston.

Kent Remund In its most simple form, writing is recording; writing is a powerful way for humans to record and express ideas from an...

LDAU

Mar 8, 2019

Livescribe SmartPen

Kent Remund Growing up, I loved James Bond movies. My favorite scene from each movie was when he would visit “Q” in the lab to see the...

LDAU

Jan 29, 2019

Be Informed in Utah

Gaylia Tanner Monday, January 28th marks the beginning of the Utah State Legislative Session. The next forty-five days will be jammed...

Assessing Adults with Learning Disabilities

LDAU

Dec 27, 2018

Assessing Adults with Learning Disabilities

Deborah Young, Ed.D. Thinking about adults with learning disabilities (LD) first took shape in the 1980s. At the federal level,...

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