Practical notes from the practice — essays on how learning works, plain-language explainers for parents, and the small observations that shape our thinking.
If “maybe they just need a tutor” does not fully capture what your child needs, this piece explains when tutoring is enough and when educational therapy may be a better fit.
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A section-by-section guide to understanding your child’s IEP, asking clearer questions, and advocating with more confidence.
Compassionate language for helping kids understand their learning profile without shame.
A reframe for diverse learners: success is not erasure, it is skill, strategy, confidence, and self-understanding.
Concrete scaffolds for planning, starting, organizing, transitioning, and making daily routines easier to sustain.
Why working memory matters for reading, writing, math, and the daily classroom moments that can look like inattention.
For parents who are also managing evaluations, meetings, providers, homework, and the emotional weight of support.
A clear comparison of the two school support plans, what each provides, and how to think about what your child needs.
A developmental roadmap for helping students understand their needs, communicate clearly, and build ownership over support.
A composite case study showing how structured literacy and strength-based support can change a dyslexic reader’s trajectory.
Thoughtful notes on learning, practical strategies for parents, and the occasional good idea we can't stop thinking about.