Falling Through The Cracks Part Two
A previous blog focused on the frustration parents and students feel at the lack of support given in school settings (and beyond) for...
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Gaylia Tanner
- Aug 1
S.O.S (Simple Organization Steps)
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...
Jennifer Cardinal
- Jul 25
Falling Through The Cracks
I recently completed neuropsychological intakes with teen triplet girls and their mother to address concerns related to learning...
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...
Jennifer Cardinal
- Jul 6, 2021
Special Education Eligibility Information
Jennifer Cardinal, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist We’ve had parents ask our board members to explain more about Special Education...
Jennifer Cardinal
- Jun 18, 2021
Learning & Math (Impact from COVID-19)
Jennifer Cardinal Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist The long-term impact of COVID-19 on children’s learning is still unknown but there is...
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?
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
- Aug 29, 2019
What Children With Dyslexia Wish Their Teachers Knew
Here is real raw emotions, concerns, and fears that some of our students recently expressed about starting 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
- Aug 28, 2019
From Paper to Practice: Helping our Children develop Excutive Functioning Skills!
How is a child benefitting from the curriculum (including special ed) when they cannot focus, self-monitor, regulate, adapt, follow-through
LDAU
- Jun 4, 2019
Five Myths about Learning Disabilities
Over my years of working with parents of students with learning disabilities, I have noticed a few myths that sometimes get in the way.
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
- Apr 15, 2019
Mindset the Psychology of Success for ALL Students Including those with Learning Disabilities
Teachers of students with specific learning disabilities must value the power of thought and mindset psychology in their daily classroom
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...