Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist
Parental divorce or separation marks a major life transition for any family. While it solves the situation for parents, it creates instability for the children of the family. Children rarely view divorce or separation as positive. For children, divorce feels…
Explore the link between NVLD and social anxiety. Understand how difficulties with social cues contribute to anxiety.
As a clinician, I became aware of nonverbal learning disability or NVLD in the 1990’s. At that time, little was known about NVLD and the impact it has on people’s lives. Today we know that NVLD is unlike any other…
Starting a new job can cause anxiety. The first day of school also leads to anxiety. Meeting new people can be anxiety-inducing. Taking a test or giving a presentation can also cause anxiety. Anxiety is a normal reaction to life…
The Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is a written document that addresses any academic, behavioral, emotional, and/or social needs that the student presents with. It is also known as an Individualized Education Program (IEP), an intervention plan or a “Plan d’Intervention”…
What is dyslexia? Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that impacts how the brain processes written and spoken language. Individuals with dyslexia often experience difficulties with accurate and fluent word recognition, spelling, and reading comprehension. Yet, these challenges are not…
The last of three videos by Mr. Richard Lavoie, an expert on special needs. In this video, Mr. Lavoie raises the issue of social skills. Children with special needs (learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)) typically experience difficulty…
When the Chips are Down is another outstanding video by Richard Lavoie. In this video, Mr. Lavoie discusses how to control undesirable behaviors, and advocates for a more positive approach. Richard Lavoie is an international expert on special needs and…
Rick Lavoie is an expert on special needs. This award winning video illustrates what learning disabilities can look like in a typical classroom environment. It also demonstrates what teachers should and should not do when faced with students who may…
Political interest in language is not a recent phenomenon. It dates back to Ancient Egypt. Psamtik, ruler of Ancient Egypt (664-610 BC) believed that the Egyptian language was the origin of all languages. In order to prove this, he conducted…
Dyslexia is too often misunderstood. Although “dyslexia” is recognized to be a form of a reading disability, many educators and even some professionals believe that mirror writing, or letter or word reversals is a common characteristic of dyslexia. Today, however,…
When we think of vision, we think of seeing…. seeing clearly and with accuracy…that is 20/20 vision. But the ability to see is more than just vision. Our eyes capture the visual information in the world around us and…
Learning disabilities (LD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are lifelong challenges. LD and ADHD are the result of neurological differences in brain structure that affects the ability to receive, process, store, retrieve and/or clearly communicate information. Causes of Learning…
Language Choice in the Province of Quebec One of the most important decisions parents face is deciding their children’s education. Making the right choice will likely put the child on a path towards lifelong learning and a promising future. However,…
Both attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and a nonverbal learning disability (NVLD) are life long neurobiological challenges. ADHD was first formally recognized as a disorder by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in the 1960’s. Today, ADHD is one of the most…
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