GBRLDC Blog

When our leaders look at ways to improve the quality of life in our community, they continually cite problems with our education as a key impediment.  Our education system stands as the root of our society’s ills and our leaders are overlooking the most compelling answer to their questions – 1 in 5 of students […]

By Brooke Nalesnik1, Amy Le1, Mary Ann Talley1, & Elizabeth Cato1

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed neurobehavioral disorder for school-age children in the United States2.The National Institute of Mental Health (NIH)3 defines ADHD as “a brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity- impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.”

Who […]

Hello – I am the president of the GBRLD Coalition and I want to tell you about some amazing young people. I am the organizer of the C W Austin LD Conference which is sponsored by the Coalition and held on Saturday, February 4, 2017. It was a tremendous success with the largest attendance in […]

As the new school year settles in, parents should have a good idea of how the year has begun, where challenges might develop, and where adjustments or help might be needed. The following tips will help parents work with school staff to build a learning team dedicated to finding success for your child.

Tip 1: If […]

Candice was a 7-year old big sister to her 3-year old and 9 month old little sisters. Her dad worked long hours, so she helped her mom by reading stories to her little sister, coming up with new games for them both to play, and making sure her sister stayed out of trouble. She also […]

According to the National Dyslexia Foundation, “dyslexia is a brain-based learning disability that specifically impairs a person’s ability to read. Individuals with this disorder typically read at levels significantly lower than expected given their overall intelligence” (“The dyslexia foundation”, n.d., p.2). As many as 15-20% of the population display some symptoms of dyslexia. One in […]

ADHD and Language Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may present with learning difficulties and academic problems, specifically with reading and writing. Children presented with language difficulties beyond 5-years-old have a greater risk for deficits with their attention and social skills (Nelson, 2010).

The three risks that may develop without language therapy include:

Difficulties […]

by Marlee Henderson and Heather Schieffler

Sensorineural Hearing Loss and Cochlear Implants in Children
How Do We Hear?
In order for us to hear, sound waves travel through the ear canal and vibrate the eardrum which passes those vibrations through small bones in the middle ear to the cochlea, a snail-shaped structure of the inner ear1. The cochlea […]

by Randi Olivier, Nikki Tomboli, Jenna Tynes, and Arden Bordes

“Our son had just started school, and everything was going fine, or so we thought. He had a Paw Patrol book bag that he adored, like a few other kids in his class, so we just knew that he would fit right in. We loved […]

by Marlee Henderson and Heather Schieffler

Do Implants Fix Everything?
Benefits of Cochlear Implants
The FDA approves of cochlear device implantation in children as young as 12 months old and the large majority of children with cochlear implants (CIs) receive them as infants1. Research has shown that CIs improve children’s ability to recognize and produce speech as compared […]