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When Giving “Positive Messages” to Children Can Harm
On an online support page for parents with children with dyslexia, one mom wrote in and shared a touching letter that her daughter had “written to God.” In it the girl wrote of her shame of being different, “not normal.” … Continue reading
15 Seconds of Life
Cuenca Shoeshine I’ve heard it said that life is made up of individual moments and those that connect in waves. I’ve started using my old iPhone 6s and with clunky hand-held-ness to capture scenes here and there. Not sure if … Continue reading
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“Nature, meet Nurture.” Attachment and Autism
In general, infants with autism spectrum have eye gazes that focus more on objects than faces. And that impacts the mechanisms of attunement between mother/father/ and child. Less oxytocin, the “love chemical,” and less “feel-goods.” Unfortunately this dynamic can … Continue reading
Learning Differences and Oppression
The Many Faces of Educational and Racial Oppression The racialized reality black students experience every day in American schools. Even with the same behaviors as white children, “black boys are almost three times as likely to be suspended than white … Continue reading
Are Children and Teens with Learning Disabilities Potential Geniuses, or Victims of Educational Neglect?
Senators, Inventors, Entrepreneurs, Nobel and Pulitzer Prize Winners have all been people with Dyslexia. So are kids with Learning Differences budding geniuses and leaders, or are they victims of metastasized educational neglect? Both are true. Carol Mosely Brown, African American … Continue reading
New Brain Imaging Research Debunks a Controversial Theory
In a new study from Georgetown University: Finding upends theory about the cerebellum’s role in reading and dyslexia Science of Reading and Dyslexia Moves Forward New brain imaging research debunks a controversial theory about dyslexia that can impact how it … Continue reading
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Conversations on Retirement and the Nature of Work.
The other day I got a call from Derek Jeter, Hall of Fame New York Yankee baseball player. Me: “Derek, what’s up?” Derek; Dude, “Are you retired or what? I can’t figure you out.” Me: “Look who’s talking, heh heh. … Continue reading
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First Public School for Dyslexic Learners in NYC
With Timothy Castanza at the helm, and spearheaded by frustrated but motivated parents, NYC now has a public school geared to the needs of students with dyslexia. News article about the The Bridge School, a public charter school that will … Continue reading
Adapting Best Practices of LD Instruction Can Improve Mental Health Treatment for All Kids
Since rates of anxiety, depression and self harm, including suicide and substance abuse are decidedly on the rise, there’s s striking need for clinicians, counselors and mentors to think differently. We can and must learn different and better ways to … Continue reading
Testing and Evaluating Struggling Kids; a Tool, Not the Goal.
“When working with children and teens who are struggling in school, a thorough psycho educational evaluation is so helpful and necessary. But it is a tool for understanding. The goal is understanding, connection and treatment. Don’t confuse the tool for … Continue reading
Universal Design Approach to Therapy
In treating teenagers and young adults with depression, anxiety, and addictions, knowing the intricacies of their Learning Profile is powerful. What are the easiest neurological pathways to accessing feelings and ruminative thoughts? I’m privileged to be leading and partnering with … Continue reading
Questions to Ask Wilderness Treatment Programs
Many struggling teens and young adults in Outdoor Behavioral Programs (Wilderness Treatment) have LD (Learning Disabilities) profiles. What do parents need to know? Important Questions to Ask, from All Kinds of Therapy.Com