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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
Aug 28, 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
Jul 24, 2019


Summer is the Time to Explore Accommodations
Summer is here!! I remember how happy I was for summer break, no more homework wars or struggles and a break from the stress.
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Jun 13, 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
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Jun 6, 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.
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Jun 4, 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
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Apr 15, 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...
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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...
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Mar 8, 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...
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Jan 29, 2019


Holidays and your LD Child
Gaylia Tanner The holidays are wonderful and glorious with all the lights, music and special events with family and friends. The fast...
LDAU
Dec 27, 2018


Financial literacy
Rachel Anderson “Financial literacy plays a vital role as students with disabilities make the transition from school to work or college....
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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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Dec 27, 2018


Reasonable Employment Accommodations for People with Learning Disabilities: Resources & Examples
A reasonable accommodation is a change in the workplace or the way things are typically done that provides an equal employment...
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Oct 9, 2018


ALLIANCE CALLS TO ELIMINATE LEAD POISONING IN AMERICAN CHILDREN BY 2021
May 15, 2017—An alliance of leading scientists, health professionals and children’s health advocates, known as Project TENDR, today...
LDAU
Mar 19, 2018


DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
We are expanding our board and committees. WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS!! Do you have a passion for helping others?...
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Mar 19, 2018


HELPFUL GUIDE FOR PARENTS LOOKING FOR THE BEST WAY TO HELP A CHILD STRUGGLING WITH ATTENTION ISSUES
Eileen Jacobson The FDA labels are great for parents wanting to improve the quality of food for their families. Certainly, Fruit Loops...
LDAU
Mar 19, 2018


MOST RECENT VERSION OF TESTS
Best practice in assessing children for special education services requires that examiners use the most recent version of tests. If an...
LDAU
May 9, 2016


TELL CONGRESS – KIDS NEED SAFE PRODUCTS!
No child should be exposed to toxic chemicals in their sippy cups, shampoo, or mattress. Toxic chemicals in household products are linked...
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Mar 26, 2016
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