Supporting a Child with Reading Difficulties

by Brigid Hekster, Chartered Psychologist For most parents one of the hallmarks of their child’s early success in the primary school years is a progression from reading books aimed at teaching reading to becoming a free reader.  Sometimes difficulties with literacy...

5 Effective Strategies for Coping with Teasing

Teasing is an unfortunately common occurrence in schools, especially Elementary and Middle Schools.  Dealing with teasing is important in order to manage school emotionally, intellectually, and academically.  Coping strategies for it are important, so that teasing...

IEP vs 504 Plan: What’s the Difference?

In the United States, if your child is falling behind the expected average in his or her schoolwork, some kind of educational plan may be drafted, approved and implemented. This may be due to a behavioral  emotional, academic or medical issue – in any of these cases,...

Dyspraxia What?!

Management of learning related difficulties can be complicated, and for parents trying to navigate the web of services that may or may not be available to their children, it can become a daunting task.  That said, one lesser known challenge that many children with...

Support for Parents

When I first heard my child’s diagnosis, I remember going blank. Strange to remember feeling “nothing,” but it was very powerful.  What gradually seeped in was disbelief, fear, guilt, and then, fear again.  My daughter was diagnosed with a form of Muscular Dystrophy...