Simultaneous and Successive Processing
Success in school requires students to think, learn, solve problems and complete tasks. Understanding the cognitive processes that are...
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Nancy Thorup
Dec 11, 20181 min read
Is Your Child Using Accelerated Reader at School?
Image credit: Understood.org Dear Parents, Have you heard of Accelerated Reader? It’s a reading program that your child may currently be...
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Nancy Thorup
Dec 4, 20184 min read
Growth Mindset: Understanding that Abilities and Intelligence Can be Developed
Facing challenges is difficult and requires effort and determination. Too often, setbacks prompt feelings of failure and discouragement;...
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Nancy Thorup
Dec 3, 20184 min read
Proficiency Based Grading: How It Will Affect Your Child
Over the next several months Utah schools will be implementing Proficiency Based Grading (PBG). What does this mean for kids that have...
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Nancy Thorup
Nov 30, 20186 min read
Improve Working Memory
Working memory allows individuals to hold onto information, work with information, and use the information to learn and perform specific...
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Nancy Thorup
Nov 14, 20181 min read
Dr. Sam Goldstein: Thoughts On Educationally Fragile Children
Some of our kids are fragile in many ways…physically, socially, academically. Check out this wonderful article by Dr. Sam Goldstein!...
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Nancy Thorup
Nov 6, 20182 min read
Systems and Types of Memory
Memory is the way the mind stores and remembers information. It’s the mental capacity of retaining and retrieving facts, events, and...
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Nancy Thorup
Oct 31, 20185 min read
The Key to Successful Learning
Learning is the process through which individuals acquire new knowledge or build on previously learned information. Every day learning...
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Nancy Thorup
Oct 25, 20181 min read
Can learning disorders affect your child’s social abilities?
Why does my child have a difficult time making friends? Dear Parents, Do you ever find yourself wondering sentiments similar to this? We...
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Nancy Thorup
Sep 24, 20181 min read
Is lying a problem with your child?
Parents, If you have ever caught your child in a lie, it can be very frustrating and it hurts to feel that they can’t tell you the truth....
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Nancy Thorup
Sep 8, 20181 min read
Does your child have an anxiety problem?
Parents, Did you know there are different types of anxiety in children? There is typical anxiety which all kids (and adults) feel from...
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Nancy Thorup
Sep 5, 20181 min read
Just discovered your child has learning and attention issues? Get the facts!
Parents, Discovering that your child has learning and attention issues can be a bit frightening and is certainly new territory to...
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Nancy Thorup
Aug 31, 20181 min read
Is there a difference between IEPs and 504 Plans?
Parents, Yes, there is a difference between IEP (Individualized Education Programs) and 504 Plans. In some areas it’s quite subtle and in...
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Nancy Thorup
Aug 28, 20183 min read
Back to School Time: Setting Yourself Up For Success At Home and At School
Success Starts at Home It is important for parents to make sure that their kids are prepared for the new school year. This means making...
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Nancy Thorup
Aug 25, 20181 min read
9 Tips to ease back-to-school challenges
Parents, Back to school can be a challenge for both parent and student. Getting back into a new daily routine, homework challenges and...
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Nancy Thorup
Aug 22, 20181 min read
Why you should introduce your child to their new teachers
Hi Parents, It’s that time again: back to school! A great way to kick off the year is to write a back-to-school introduction letter to...
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Nancy Thorup
Aug 10, 20184 min read
ADHD and the Brain
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects many children and teens. It is the most commonly diagnosed mental disorder of...
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Nancy Thorup
Jul 10, 20183 min read
Visual Reasoning
Visual reasoning is the ability to analyze, process and mentally manipulate visual information to solve problems. Visual reasoning is key...
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Nancy Thorup
Jul 6, 20185 min read
Helping Kids Cope with Stress
Stress is part of everyday life and occurs when a certain life situation knocks a person out of balance. Immediately they feel threatened...
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Nancy Thorup
Jul 6, 20181 min read
Changing Your Child’s ADHD Medication? 3 Things To Be Aware Of
Dear Parents, There is a tricky balance when trying to find the right dosage of medication for your child. Often times the first dosage...
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