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Jun 18, 20191 min read

What Does ADHD Look Like In A Teen?

Image credit: Understood.org ADHD shows different symptoms as children age into teens. Their hyperactivity can decrease or they have more...

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Nancy Thorup

Jun 14, 20191 min read

Do People “Outgrow” ADHD?

In this video from Understood.org you will see an excellent explanation of why people do not “outgrow” ADHD. Most people with ADHD will...

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Strategies to Help Students Develop an Efficient Memory

Nancy Thorup

Jun 10, 20194 min read

Strategies to Help Students Develop an Efficient Memory

Learning is a fundamental part of school and the memory demands are greater for students than they are for adults. An efficient memory is...

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Nancy Thorup

Jun 6, 20191 min read

We Love Seeing Our Students Graduate

We love seeing our students graduate! Their hard work and our dedication to seeing them succeed is the winning combination to these...

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Nancy Thorup

Jun 5, 20193 min read

Phonological Awareness and Dyslexia

Learning to read can be challenging for young readers. Decoding the simple phrase ‘he is a happy boy’ requires a child to know all the...

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The Myths And Truths About ADHD: Giving You A Hand In Effective Parenting

Nancy Thorup

Jun 1, 20191 min read

The Myths And Truths About ADHD: Giving You A Hand In Effective Parenting

Image credit: Understood.org With so much information about ADHD floating around these days, it may be difficult to decipher what is...

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Nancy Thorup

May 29, 20191 min read

Taming Tantrums vs. Managing Meltdowns

What is the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown? Read this article to find out how to help you and your child manage them.

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Nancy Thorup

May 24, 20192 min read

An Informal Checklist for Dysgraphia

Dysgraphia is a specific learning disability in which the ability to express oneself through written language is impaired. It has the...

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My Son Behaves at School but Melts Down at Home—I Found Out Why

Nancy Thorup

May 21, 20191 min read

My Son Behaves at School but Melts Down at Home—I Found Out Why

Does your child have frequent meltdowns and outbursts? Read one mother’s journey to help her child.

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Executive Functioning Issues? Color-Coding Helps

Nancy Thorup

May 15, 20191 min read

Executive Functioning Issues? Color-Coding Helps

Image credit: Understood.com Does your child have executive functioning issues? Read this to see how color coding can help.

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Nancy Thorup

May 10, 20191 min read

Evaluations Results; What Do They Mean?

Image credit: Understood.com Are you confused about your child’s school evaluation testing results? What does this information mean? What...

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Nancy Thorup

May 7, 20191 min read

Words Make A Difference

Chen Miller is a school teacher in Israel. In this short video she sends a powerful message to parents and educators on the importance...

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Help Kids Set Realistic Goals and Make Positive Change

Nancy Thorup

May 2, 20194 min read

Help Kids Set Realistic Goals and Make Positive Change

It’s human nature to want to feel happy. Research shows that some individuals, because of their temperament and personality traits, seem...

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Release of “13 Reasons Why” associated with increase in youth suicide rates

Nancy Thorup

May 1, 20191 min read

Release of “13 Reasons Why” associated with increase in youth suicide rates

Parents, Suicide is real, especially now with all of the social media our kids have access to. Unfortunately, here at Thorup Tutoring,...

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Competing Mental Diagnoses: Anxiety and ADHD

Nancy Thorup

Apr 30, 20191 min read

Competing Mental Diagnoses: Anxiety and ADHD

Image credit: Understoodblog.org An original post by Tough Topics give a wonderful explanation about what it is like to have not only...

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A Checklist for Dyslexia and Accommodations

Nancy Thorup

Apr 25, 20192 min read

A Checklist for Dyslexia and Accommodations

Dyslexia is a language-based processing disorder. Significant difficulty with phonological skills can cause reading and spelling to be...

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Every parent should read this Deseret News article and talk with your kids!

Nancy Thorup

Apr 24, 20191 min read

Every parent should read this Deseret News article and talk with your kids!

Image credit: Deseretnews.com I’m sharing this story because I was shocked when I read it, and that’s not easy to do anymore dealing with...

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Nancy Thorup

Apr 22, 20191 min read

Beat the Summer Blues Tips

The end of the school year can be a chaotic time with ending of routine, leaving of teachers and classmates, and final testing. This...

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4 Reasons Your Child’s Evaluation Results May Differ

Nancy Thorup

Apr 22, 20191 min read

4 Reasons Your Child’s Evaluation Results May Differ

Image credit: Ubderstood.org This is a great Understood.org article that features some specific reasons why evaluation results may be...

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What Should I Do If I Disagree With The School’s Evaluation Of My Child?

Nancy Thorup

Apr 19, 20191 min read

What Should I Do If I Disagree With The School’s Evaluation Of My Child?

This is a great Understood.org article that features some specific steps you can take if you disagree with the school’s evaluation...

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