Preparing for the New School Year
Getting ready for the new school year can be exciting. Buying new clothes, school supplies, and the anticipation of spending more time...
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Gaylia Tanner
- Feb 1
Special Education Funding Explained
I have represented the Learning Disabilities Association of Utah (LDAU) this past year on the Utah PTA Special Needs Committee. This...
Tanner Shields
- Feb 19, 2021
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
Richard Baer, Ph.D.
- Feb 3, 2021
A Brief Discussion of Confusion in Learning Disabilities Determination
Given the confusion surrounding LD determination what are families to do?
Gaylia Tanner
- Feb 1, 2021
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, 2021
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, 2021
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...