Gaylia TannerFeb 1Special Education Funding ExplainedI have represented the Learning Disabilities Association of Utah (LDAU) this past year on the Utah PTA Special Needs Committee. This...
Tanner ShieldsFeb 19, 2021The 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
Richard Baer, Ph.D.Feb 3, 2021A Brief Discussion of Confusion in Learning Disabilities DeterminationGiven the confusion surrounding LD determination what are families to do?
Gaylia TannerFeb 1, 2021WANT TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD ON THE HILL?The first thing you need to do is know your state representative and senator.
Heidi PreeceJan 22, 2021Tips for a successful online experienceSet 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, 2021Test 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, 2020Employees requesting AccommodationFor many, the process of requesting accommodations in schools is one that is familiar and the people to contact is well understood.
LDAUApr 10, 2020Safer Cleaning at Home Against the CoronavirusDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, cleaning and disinfecting information is an important topic being discussed in the news. Safer alternatives fo
LDAUApr 10, 2020Learn Smarter Podcast Here’s an interesting podcast on some IEP basics. It might help to explain the process for those who don’t know.
LDAUDec 2, 2019Learning Tools from Microsoft to Help Individuals with Learning DisabilitiesMicrosoft is continually improving their accessible features to help students with disabilities unlock their full potential.
LDAUOct 22, 2019Choosing a Tutor Trained with Orton Gillingham: What You Need to KnowWhen seeking an OG (Orton Gillingham) trained tutor for my child with dyslexia, what should I look for?
LDAUAug 29, 2019What 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.
LDAUAug 28, 2019Help Smooth out the Transition to a New School YearThe following are some suggestions about things parents have done to help smooth out that transition to the new school year.
LDAUJul 24, 2019Marijuana 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.
LDAUJun 6, 2019Planning 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
LDAUMay 30, 2019My Thirteenth Winter, A Book ReviewI learned from her experiences the importance of self-advocacy, accepting her learning disability and using accommodations to be successful.
LDAUMar 8, 2019Writing 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...
LDAUMar 8, 2019Livescribe 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...
LDAUJan 29, 2019Be 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...
LDAUDec 27, 2018Assessing 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,...