Featured Articles
This week in our "Featured Articles" section you can read Part 3 of The Puzzle Boy Strikes out to the Wild West!
In this article Nancy tells about her families adventure with her autistic son at Yosemite Valley.
They stayed in a house tent, found great healthy food at the store there, and enjoyed the mountains. The campfire smoke posed a problem for her son Seth which they think caused him to have seizures, but overall he did fine.
She urges us to take our autistic child outdoors tonight and have a campfire. Sing some happy songs.
To read the article in full visit here and stay tuned for Part 4.
In another article you can learn about social learning disabilities and how we can help our children overcome them.
Social learning is every bit as important to healthy development as learning to read or do fractions.
Five leading indicators of a social learning problems are...
1. Limited Friendships
2. Excessive Self-Consciousness
3. Frequently Missed Social Cues
4. Difficulty Sustaining Conversation
5. Complaints that "Nobody Likes Me"
If you have concerns about your own child's social development, or are wondering if he or she has a non-verbal learning disability, please don't wait to seek assistance.
Read the details for each of these indicators at Does Your Child Have a Social Learning Disability?
Forum News
Our “Discussion Forum” introduces many interesting topics every week.
Here we find a private place to share with others, make friends, and ask questions of the Featured Experts on the site.
Two of the things we talked about this week were... Bal-A-Vis-X and Joyce Herzog.
I talked about my daughter's experience in taking private lessons, how it helped her
and how I've heard of so many children in our area who have been helped by doing these exercises.
Other things said were...
"I just finished taking levels 1-3 Bal-A-Vis-X and am very excited about it and it's potential to help with a variety of problems kids have in focusing, calming down, and using information from both right and left hemispheres of the brain.
"One thing that stands out, is that this is something you can do inside... A good thing when you live in a place that heats up to past 107 degrees, like we do here in AZ!"
We discussed Joyce Herzog and all the wonderful products she has available. What a wise woman she is. She has a masters in Learning Disabilities and an honorary PHD in Humane Letters.
We were excited to find out that she will be attending Entrepreneurs Days in Atlanta and those that are going will have a chance to meet her. Did you know if you join the site for $1.00, you get to come to the conference for half price!
We are really getting to know each other in the Forums!
Come join us. We want to get to know you.
Tip of the Week
Writing is often a struggle for children with learning disorders.
So the very first tip is:
1: Have realistic expectations of the child's handwriting and neatness.
If you expect perfection you and your child will become disappointed
and discouraged.
2: Do not demand speed.
Be patient and let them write as slowly as it takes for them to form
good letters and correct sentences.
3: Use alternative testing methods for the child, i.e., having the
student answer orally, highlighting instead of writing answers.
4: Encourage letter writing to friends, relatives. Have decorative
paper or stationary with their name on it to help attract the children.
5: Keep a daily journal with your child. Have them write feelings
or happenings to you and you write back the next day. Let them know
that this is a special project between the two of you (also helps to
promote relationships!!).
6: Have the child relate daily activities. Encourage complete
sentences if possible.
Writing is an important skills to have. Let's help our children to the best of our ability.
Have a good week! Robin
For more information on how to help your special needs child succeed, join us at
Dealing With Learning Disorders
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Michael Savage Remarks on Autism
Have you heard about this?
Talk Radio Network, syndicated radio show host Michael Savage made statements describing "99 percent" of autistic children as misdiagnosed "brats.
He said, "In 99 percent of the cases, it's a brat who hasn't been told to cut the act out."
Talk Radio Network, syndicated radio show host Michael Savage made statements describing "99 percent" of autistic children as misdiagnosed "brats.
He said, "In 99 percent of the cases, it's a brat who hasn't been told to cut the act out."
Children's advocates want Savage to apologize and retract his statements, which he has not done.
You can read about this here at Fox News
On his website he has posted his comments about The Autism Controversy.
He states, "My comments about autism were meant to boldly awaken parents and children to the medical community's attempt to label too many children or adults as "autistic."
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Welcome to this weeks newsletter.
Featured Articles
This week in our "Featured Articles" section you can read Part 1 & 2 of The Puzzle Boy Strikes out to the Wild West!
In these two articles our Featured Expert, Nancy Clayborn, tells about traveling on an airplane to California with her autistic son.
She describes in detail the miracles that happened on this trip, including how they got through airport security without a photo id card and how she handled her fear when her son wandered off in the airport.
Go here to read the rest of the story. Stay tuned for Part 3 & 4.
Forums
This week, several parents/teachers shared about how important it is to continue to "Date Your Spouse."
Here are a few things that were mentioned.
*Dating can do wonders for the health of your marriage. Our relationship with our spouse should be at the top of the list, just after God.
*The best thing you can do for your children is to let them see that mom and dad love each other and value their relationship.
And more...
Tip of the Week
Children who have learning disorders sometimes have trouble or don't
feel comfortable expressing themselves. Here are some things you can
do to make it easier for them.
1: Have fun. Do a "nonsense" story. Make up the first sentence and
have the child do the next. Laughter encouraged!!
(Also promotes self esteem!!)
2: Use puppets to act out stories. Create your own plot. Also use
puppets to have the child talk about something that happened during
the day that he might have trouble expressing his feelings about to you.
To learn more about how you can help your child with learning
disorders visit: Dealing With Learning Disorders
This week in our "Featured Articles" section you can read Part 1 & 2 of The Puzzle Boy Strikes out to the Wild West!
In these two articles our Featured Expert, Nancy Clayborn, tells about traveling on an airplane to California with her autistic son.
She describes in detail the miracles that happened on this trip, including how they got through airport security without a photo id card and how she handled her fear when her son wandered off in the airport.
Go here to read the rest of the story. Stay tuned for Part 3 & 4.
Forums
Our “Discussion Forum” introduces many interesting topics every week.
Here we find a private place to share with others, make friends, and ask questions of the Featured Experts on the site.
This week, several parents/teachers shared about how important it is to continue to "Date Your Spouse."
Here are a few things that were mentioned.
*Dating can do wonders for the health of your marriage. Our relationship with our spouse should be at the top of the list, just after God.
*The best thing you can do for your children is to let them see that mom and dad love each other and value their relationship.
*It's a precious thing to concentrate on "coupleship."
And more...
Visit our Forums for more discussion on this and other pertinent topics.
Tip of the Week
Children who have learning disorders sometimes have trouble or don't
feel comfortable expressing themselves. Here are some things you can
do to make it easier for them.
1: Have fun. Do a "nonsense" story. Make up the first sentence and
have the child do the next. Laughter encouraged!!
(Also promotes self esteem!!)
2: Use puppets to act out stories. Create your own plot. Also use
puppets to have the child talk about something that happened during
the day that he might have trouble expressing his feelings about to you.
To learn more about how you can help your child with learning
disorders visit: Dealing With Learning Disorders
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Entrepreneur Days 2008
My friend Rhea is hosting her next Entrepreneur Days conference on Aug. 15th-17th in Atlanta.
If any of you want to learn how to create residual income, bring your family together with a home business, and prepare your teens to have
their own businesses, you will want to be at this conference.
I took my daughter last year when she was 15. It was very educational and I was surprised at the opportunities for both teens and parents to learn.
We met many great families that we still keep in touch with today.
This was the conference where Rhea and I became joint partners on the creation of our Dealing With Learning Disorders site.
My daughter and I have learned so much this past year as a result of attending the conference. I'm so glad we went.
Rhea is all about bringing families together through home business.
My husband and I are going this year and we want to meet you all there. Let me know if you are going and we'll do lunch.
By the way, one of the benefits of being a member at Dealing With Learning Disorders is that you get a HUGE discount to all of Rhea's conferences!
Find out more by clicking the box below.
If any of you want to learn how to create residual income, bring your family together with a home business, and prepare your teens to have
their own businesses, you will want to be at this conference.
I took my daughter last year when she was 15. It was very educational and I was surprised at the opportunities for both teens and parents to learn.
We met many great families that we still keep in touch with today.
This was the conference where Rhea and I became joint partners on the creation of our Dealing With Learning Disorders site.
My daughter and I have learned so much this past year as a result of attending the conference. I'm so glad we went.
Rhea is all about bringing families together through home business.
My husband and I are going this year and we want to meet you all there. Let me know if you are going and we'll do lunch.
By the way, one of the benefits of being a member at Dealing With Learning Disorders is that you get a HUGE discount to all of Rhea's conferences!
Find out more by clicking the box below.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Welcome to this weeks newsletter.
Featured Articles
This week in our "Featured Articles" section you can read an article on Asperger's Syndrome and Sensory Sensitivity in Children
Sensitivity can encompass any or all of the senses: sound, touch, taste, sight, and smell.
The following points are discussed in detail.
*Different ways to complete a "sensory diet" of activities.
*How to help children with sound sensitivity.
*How the moods of other people affect asperger's children.
*Asperger children are also overloaded from too many people and their tone of voice.
And more!
To read this article in full click here Asperger's Syndrome and Sensory Sensitivity in Children
Forum News
Some of the things said were...
Some of the culprits include artificial food dyes, refined sugars, toxins in foods and environment, high blood levels of metals, and other "modern" factors.
It's amazing to me that we live in the most intellectual country on the planet yet we have lost all common sense when it comes to food and medicinal drugs.
If I could, I would grab every parent whose child has been labeled and say,
"This isn't the end! This is the beginning. When the doctors say it's over, it's just time to start searching for answers."
And more...
Children with learning challenges often find it hard to concentrate.
Here are 3 issues that can be a hindrance to your child's
concentration.
1. Distracting Home Life
Turn the television on loud all day. Shout instead of talk.
Allow kids to run through the house. Keep no schedules. Enforce no
rules.
2. Being Impatient When Helping with Homework
Scold your child for not paying attention. Yell at your child for
wrong homework answers. Threaten your child if she doesn't do her
work correctly.
3. Discouraging Your Child
Pile on more homework than needed. Demand the homework is completed without providing enough time. Refuse to help when your child needs it.
For more information on how to help your special needs child succeed, join us at
Dealing With Learning Disorders
This week in our "Featured Articles" section you can read an article on Asperger's Syndrome and Sensory Sensitivity in Children
Sensitivity can encompass any or all of the senses: sound, touch, taste, sight, and smell.
The following points are discussed in detail.
*Different ways to complete a "sensory diet" of activities.
*How to help children with sound sensitivity.
*How the moods of other people affect asperger's children.
*Asperger children are also overloaded from too many people and their tone of voice.
And more!
To read this article in full click here Asperger's Syndrome and Sensory Sensitivity in Children
Forum News
Our “Discussion Forum” introduces many interesting topics every week.
Here we find a private place to share with others, make friends, and ask questions of the Featured Experts on the site.
This week, several parents/teachers shared their ideas about how many children are labeled with learning disorders.
They discussed that some statistics say 3-5 out of every 100 children have learning disorders and wondered why this number has grown so disproportionately in the last 20 years.
Some of the things said were...
Some of the culprits include artificial food dyes, refined sugars, toxins in foods and environment, high blood levels of metals, and other "modern" factors.
It's amazing to me that we live in the most intellectual country on the planet yet we have lost all common sense when it comes to food and medicinal drugs.
If I could, I would grab every parent whose child has been labeled and say,
"This isn't the end! This is the beginning. When the doctors say it's over, it's just time to start searching for answers."
And more...
Visit our Forums for more discussion on this and other pertinent topics.
Children with learning challenges often find it hard to concentrate.
Here are 3 issues that can be a hindrance to your child's
concentration.
1. Distracting Home Life
Turn the television on loud all day. Shout instead of talk.
Allow kids to run through the house. Keep no schedules. Enforce no
rules.
2. Being Impatient When Helping with Homework
Scold your child for not paying attention. Yell at your child for
wrong homework answers. Threaten your child if she doesn't do her
work correctly.
3. Discouraging Your Child
Pile on more homework than needed. Demand the homework is completed without providing enough time. Refuse to help when your child needs it.
For more information on how to help your special needs child succeed, join us at
Dealing With Learning Disorders
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Need Help Getting Organized for the Next School Year?
I do. This is why I am looking forward to this weekends virtual seminar hosted by Cindy Rushton. .
Her seminars are always packed full of information, inspiration, and motivation.
The price is very reasonable and she is giving away several bonus gifts when you register.
Check it out here... Cindy Rushton's virtual seminar
Her seminars are always packed full of information, inspiration, and motivation.
The price is very reasonable and she is giving away several bonus gifts when you register.
Check it out here... Cindy Rushton's virtual seminar
Monday, July 7, 2008
Newsletter July 2008
Featured Articles
This week in our "Featured Articles" section you can read an article Dr. Kenny Handelman wrote about the issues of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and bad behavior.
Dr. Handelman asked the question, ""How does one differentiate between true ADHD and behavior problems?"
To read this article in full, visit our website and click on Is it ADHD or a Behavior Problem?
Forum News
This week, several parents/teachers shared their ideas about how certain colors can actually help people with learning and attention issues.
Here is some of what they shared.
*Color is used in what's termed "assistive technology."
*80% of dyslexic children have increased reading comprehension when a blue or gray overlay is placed on the page.
*One educator was discussing how her students reacted better to PowerPoint presentations that were in a light brown background with blue lettering.
*Color on text can help in the readability of the page and makes it easier to break text into smaller, more manageable pieces.
Self-Esteem and Character Conclusion:
For more information on how to help your special needs child succeed, join us at
Dealing With Learning Disorders
This week in our "Featured Articles" section you can read an article Dr. Kenny Handelman wrote about the issues of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and bad behavior.
Dr. Handelman asked the question, ""How does one differentiate between true ADHD and behavior problems?"
There are two ways that he addresses this question:
1)Before the diagnosis of ADHD is made: The question could be reworded, "How do you know if it is just a behavior problem and not ADHD?"
2) After the diagnosis of ADHD is made: The question could be reworded, "Was that misbehavior due to ADHD or was it just bad behavior?"
and, "Can ADHD be used as an excuse for bad behavior?"To read this article in full, visit our website and click on Is it ADHD or a Behavior Problem?
Forum News
Our “Discussion Forum” introduces many interesting topics every week.
This week, several parents/teachers shared their ideas about how certain colors can actually help people with learning and attention issues.
Here is some of what they shared.
*Color is used in what's termed "assistive technology."
*80% of dyslexic children have increased reading comprehension when a blue or gray overlay is placed on the page.
*One educator was discussing how her students reacted better to PowerPoint presentations that were in a light brown background with blue lettering.
*Color on text can help in the readability of the page and makes it easier to break text into smaller, more manageable pieces.
And more…
Visit our Forums for more discussion on this and other pertinent topics.
Tip of the Week
1. Do I say, "I love you," every day?
2. Do I give my child honest affirmations?
3. Do I give my child specific affirmations for specific deeds every day?
4. Do I avoid ending my praise with criticism?
Self-Esteem and Character Conclusion:
If you answered the above questions with a whole-hearted, "Yes," congratulations! If you scored a few "no's" don't worry. You can start taking the handbrake off for your child today. Start improving yourself in the easiest areas for you to tackle. You'll be building your child's self-esteem and her character too. Guess what? Your child will love you for it.
For more information on how to help your special needs child succeed, join us at
Dealing With Learning Disorders
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