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  • Creating Executive Functions in School-Aged Children with Attentional and Working Memory Problems

    July 7, 2019January 4, 2021

    Darlyne G. Nemeth, Ph.D., M.P., Kayla M. Chustz, B.S. & Patricia McElroy, Ed.S., NCED
    Presented at the 2019 C W Austin Learning Disability Conference February 2, 2019

    Executive Functions are “all of the cognitive skills needed to regulate your thinking, feeling, and behavior, often to reach a goal”(Branstetter, 2014). Children with Executive Functioning disorders have problems with […]

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  • Interfacing with Schools to Help Special Needs Children

    June 2, 2019January 4, 2021

    By Patricia McElroy, Ed.S., NCED, Darlyne G. Nemeth, Ph.D., M.P., & Kayla M. Chustz, B.S.Presented at the 2019 C W Austin Learning Disability Conference February 2, 2019

    What is an IEP?• An Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) is a legal document that is developed for children, ages birth to 21. • Each child has been evaluated by […]

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  • What I did on my summer vacation……

    May 8, 2019January 4, 2021

    By Jenny Hastings, School administrator, retired

    Many of us might remember getting this essay prompt from a teacher at the beginning of a new school year. It served a good purpose in eliciting fun summer activities AND drawing attention to the fact that summer was over and school back in session. I am writing today in hopes we […]

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  • Once Again: Reflects on the 2019 C W Austin Conference

    April 19, 2019January 4, 2021

    By Georgann Mire

    I hope everyone who attended the 2019 C W Austin LD Conference enjoyed it as much as I did. As I reflect on the event I am glad to report that it was a very special day.

    Once again, our amazing team pooled their wealth of talents to create a unique free opportunity to […]

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  • Is my child lazy?

    March 8, 2019January 4, 2021

    By William B. Daigle, Ph.D.

    I frequently get asked how to distinguish between the symptoms of inattention often observed in the Predominantly Inattentive presentation of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and “laziness.”  This question is often followed up by questions about how best to help such children with homework completion. For many such children, the “motivation” to […]

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  • Advice from a Parent of a Student with Learning Differences

    February 21, 2019January 4, 2021

    By Jane St. Pierre

    Once your child is diagnosed with a learning disability, it is imperative that you become his/her tireless advocate. This initially begins with becoming familiar with the diagnosed disability/disabilities and reading as much material as possible (from various sources) regarding best teaching practices to address the issue(s). Once armed with information, the parent’s […]

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  • Free Conference to Help Students with Learning Disabilities

    January 2, 2019January 4, 2021

    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 […]

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  • ADHD: What is it and what should I expect?

    December 24, 2018January 4, 2021

    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 […]

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  • New Beginning

    December 24, 2018January 4, 2021

    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 […]

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  • Five Tips for Parents: Make this a successful year for your child

    December 24, 2018January 4, 2021

    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 […]

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