Beth Arky Child Mind Institute Parents tend to see their mission as helping their kids succeed. But there’s a growing realization among teachers and other professionals who work with children that kids increasingly need help learning how to fail. Read … Continue reading
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Rachel Ehmke Senior Writer Child Mind Institute When kids are diagnosed with a learning disability we naturally worry about how it will affect their school performance. What we often don’t think about, but should, is how having a learning disability … Continue reading
Kate Kelly Understood.org If you’re confused by the differences between dyslexia and dysgraphia, this simple table can help you tell them apart. Understand the differences … Continue reading
Amanda Morin Parent Advocate & Former Teacher Understood.org Some kids find it hard to tune in to directions. Others struggle to follow through. What kind of trouble they have depends on the issue causing it. Find out the causes … Continue reading
Caroline Miller Editorial Director Child Mind Institute For many kids, summer vacation holds the promise of months of school-free fun. But for children with sensory processing issues, summer can be a challenging time. Help your kids stay comfortable in what … Continue reading
Amanda Morin Parent Advocate & Former Teacher Understood.org Executive function is like the CEO of the brain. It’s in charge of making sure things get done from the planning stages of the job to the final deadline. When kids have … Continue reading
Our final meeting of the school year will take place on 6/5 at 9:00am in the Headmaster’s Conference Room at DSMS. Residents of Dover and Sherborn and the parents or guardians of students who attend our schools are welcome to … Continue reading
2015 Summer Camp Information Massachusetts Special Needs Camps and Fairs New England Summer Camp Directory Summer Camp Disability Resources Summer Camps Massachusetts … Continue reading
Transition is the process, ideally beginning at age 14 if not sooner and extending through high school graduation and beyond, by which an adolescent or young adult masters the life skills necessary to function independently in post-secondary school or the … Continue reading
Caroline Miller Editorial Director Child Mind Institute Kids who have non-verbal learning disorder have a wide variety of learning challenges. All of them involve trouble recognizing patterns, but there are many different kinds of patterns they may have trouble with: … Continue reading