January 09, 2013

Heads Up Helping! by Melinda L. Boring

Tags: ADD, ADHD, Asperger Syndrome, distractible, dysgraphia, dyslexia, executive function, executive functioning, homemade materials, homeschool, lesson plans, sensory, special needs

Review by Kathy Kuhl: Heads Up Helping: Teaching Tips and Techniques for Working With ADD, ADHD, and Other Children with Challenges Melinda L. Boring is not the least bit boring. This homeschooling mother of three and speech pathologist has written a book filled with practical advice for teaching struggling learners. Her writing is clear and easy […]

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January 09, 2013

The Mislabeled Child by Brock Eide, M.D., M.A., and Fernette Eide, M.D.

Tags: 2E, ADD, ADHD, ASD, Asperger Syndrome, attention deficit, autism, communication disorder, disability, distractible, dysgraphia, dyslexia, homeschool, learning disabilities, lesson plans, math, memory, organization, reading, sensory, special needs

Looking Beyond Behavior to Find the True Sources—and Solutions—for Children’s Learning Challenges Hyperion, 2007. 510 pages. ISBN: 978-1-4013-0899-5 Review by Kathy Kuhl Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide have tackled a tough task: explaining many different kinds of learning problems in clear language with practical advice. The result is impressive. If the size—over 500 pages—puts you […]

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