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. However, we now know that NVLD is unlike any…
Fight, Flight or Freeze- Anxiety Explained
Starting a new job, the first day of school, meeting new people, taking a test, or giving a presentation can cause anxiety. Anxiety is a normal reaction to life events. It is a feeling of fear about what is to…
Is Bill 101 Responsible for the Declining High School Graduation Rates?
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…
The Bilingual Educational Advantage
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,…
The Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
When a student is identified as having “exceptional needs”, an intervention plan, commonly known as an individualized education plan (IEP) is usually developed and maintained for as long as the student requires it. The IEP is established for students who…
What Dyslexia Looks Like: an Experiment
Here is another great video that demonstrates what dyslexia might look like during a round robin reading activity. A short, but worthwhile video to watch as it helps us “see” what dyslexia can look like in a typical classroom. In…
Last One Picked, First One Picked On
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…