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Nancy Thorup
Aug 26, 20191 min read
10 Multisensory Techniques for Teaching Math
Image credit: www.Understood.org Utilizing multisensory instruction can benefit children with both reading and math issues. Touching,...
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Nancy Thorup
Aug 23, 20191 min read
Dyscalculia Fact Sheet
Image credit: www.Understood.org Wondering what is Dyscalculia? Here is a quick fact sheet from our friends at Understood.org.
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Nancy Thorup
Aug 20, 20191 min read
Give Praise That Builds Your Child’s Self Esteem
Image credit: www.Understood.org We all struggle to say the right things to our kids. This article at Understood.org gives an excellent...
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Nancy Thorup
Aug 16, 20191 min read
My Child Doesn’t Want To Go To School
Image credit: www.Understood.org “I hate school!” “I don’t feel like going to school!” We have all heard our children say these things...
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Nancy Thorup
Aug 15, 20191 min read
Tutoring Slots Are Open For Fall – Get Registered Now!
School begins as early as next week in some schools in the Salt Lake Valley. Are you ready? Tutoring is the perfect compliment to the...
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Nancy Thorup
Aug 15, 20193 min read
Teach Kids to Detox Negative Emotions
The Power of Positive Thinking Some days can be difficult for kids. The challenge to keep up with friends, schoolwork and juggle a hectic...
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Nancy Thorup
Aug 12, 20191 min read
Reasons Your Child May Not Accept Accommodations
Image credit: www.Understood.org You have advocated on behalf of your child to receive accommodations for them. #accomodationsparentingtips
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Nancy Thorup
Aug 7, 20191 min read
Father’s Message: What I Wished I’d Known Sooner About My Daughter’s Dyslexia
Image credit: www.Understood.org A parent’s journey to understand his daughter’s struggle with dyslexia. How he came to know that “trying...
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Nancy Thorup
Aug 2, 20192 min read
ADHD – The Disorder and Accommodations
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder. Children with ADHD may have trouble staying focused and...
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Nancy Thorup
Jul 30, 20191 min read
Letting Go Of Learning Disabilities Shame
www.Understood.org “I have ADHD and learning disabilities. While I’ve struggled with the academic challenges of my learning and attention...
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Nancy Thorup
Jul 27, 20191 min read
How To Help Improve Your Child’s Handwriting
www.Understood.org Does your child struggle with messy or different handwriting? As a parent you are always looking for ways to help your...
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Nancy Thorup
Jul 23, 20191 min read
Messy Handwriting: What You Should Know
Image credit: www.Understoodblog.org Does your child struggle with handwriting?Does their teacher mention how their penmanship needs...
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Nancy Thorup
Jul 19, 20191 min read
ADHD: Good Science or Dangerous Trend? By Sam Goldstein
Image credit:www.samgoldstein.com Parents, this is an interesting and detailed article about the ADHD diagnosis and what to be conscious...
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Nancy Thorup
Jul 15, 20192 min read
Strategies to Build Comprehension
Reading comprehension is the ability to process and understand text for its meaning and to integrate that information with what is...
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Nancy Thorup
Jul 6, 20191 min read
When Consequences Didn’t Work for My Daughter With ADHD, I Did This Instead
Image credit:www.Understood.org Parenting a child with ADHD can be a daily struggle utilizing conventional parenting techniques. This...
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Nancy Thorup
Jul 3, 20192 min read
Seven Ways to Enhance Memory
In today’s world, learning and mastering knowledge is critical and an efficient memory is necessary to achieve academic success. Often...
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Nancy Thorup
Jun 30, 20191 min read
What You Can Expect From School A Special Education Evaluation
If your child has been recently evaluated, you may be wondering what you can expect to hear. This is an excellent reference for what you...
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Nancy Thorup
Jun 27, 20191 min read
Quick Video: How To Navigate an IEP Meeting
Do you have a scheduled IEP meeting coming up? What can you expect?Two women (mothers, teachers and Understood.org team members) featured...
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Nancy Thorup
Jun 22, 20191 min read
Color Coding and Executive Functioning Issue
Image credit: Understood.org Kids with Executive Functioning Issues can benefit greatly from a few small changes at home. Here are 7...
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Nancy Thorup
Jun 20, 20194 min read
Write On! Strategies for Kids with an Impairment in Writing
Writing activities and assignments are part of school curriculum. Many students find it difficult to form and space letters, get their...
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