Learning differences can be hard on families. Students often feel frustrated, leading to a lack of confidence and motivation. The resulting negative feedback loop can bring about poor decision-making that can be difficult to break.
The most recent science tells us that learning differences can be a source of enduring strength with the right support. Our goal is to minimize the downsides of these learning differences while seizing the opportunities: creative thinking, persistence, empathy, and more.
Confidence
Learning differences can cause students to feel like they are always behind. Early intervention is critical for kids in terms of self-esteem, and rebuilding their confidence is vitally important to motivating them moving forward.
Executive Function
Time-management, study, and organizational skills are often underdeveloped. Improving these skills is essential now and will be for the rest of their lives.
Accommodations
Knowing where to begin is sometimes the hardest part. It is important to identify and obtain the resources and accommodations available to help kids be successful.