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Dyslexia affects every instructional task a student will face in school. We are a language-based society with deeply rooted traditions that rely on reading and writing. One in five students has a language-based learning disability, the most common of those being Read more >>

Talking to Your Child about Learning Differences

Written by Ann E. Lyke, , M.Ed., CHC Educational Specialist Chances are, your child knew before you. She was the one sitting in class watching other kids figure out the answers before her. He was the one who pretended to Read more >>

How Can You Help Instill a Growth Mindset in Your Child? [web resource]

Children with a fixed mindset believe that intelligence is fixed at birth and doesn’t change or changes very little with practice. These students see school as a place where their abilities are evaluated, they focus on looking smart over learning, Read more >>

Book: The Power of Different: The Link Between Disorder and Genius

There are numerous examples of people with learning disabilities and mental health disorders doing extraordinary things: the child on the autism spectrum who is masterful at putting together incredibly intricate Lego creations, the young person with Asperger’s syndrome who knows Read more >>

Executive Function Strategies for Summer

Written by Sharon Lo, Doctoral Psychology Intern at CHC and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford More time, less pressure and lower stakes make summer the perfect time to refine critical skills. As summer approaches, kids and teens grow antsy, Read more >>

Building Bridges Between Mental Health and Learning Differences: Discussion and Q&A with CHC Experts

Watch this Facebook Live discussion and Q&A session on learning differences and mental health, featuring three of CHC’s renowned clinical experts. Read more >>

EdRev Expo 2018 Spotlight Panel: Where Are They Now? Successful Adults with Learning Differences

Are you wondering what the future holds for your child with learning and attention differences? You know they can be successful in life, but how does that happen? CHC’s Dr. Rosalie Whitlock moderates this EdRev Expo 2018 Spotlight Panel of Read more >>

Marja Brandon’s Talk to Sand Hill School Students

As someone who has dyslexia, ADD, and dysgraphia, Marja Brandon, Head of Woodland School in Portola Valley, California, is well versed when it comes to understanding learning differences. Learn more about the trajectory of Marja’s journey, what she has experienced, Read more >>

EdRev Expo 2018 Workshop: ADHD is a Superpower! Believe It and Change Our World! [presentation] [downloadable]

Be inspired by hearing about the unique ways you can add value because of your ADHD—with your friends, family, work, school, community, and the world. The presenter, Ross Loofbourrow, was diagnosed in elementary school with ADHD and auditory processing issues. Read more >>

EdRev Expo 2018 Workshop: Family Dynamics [presentation] [downloadable]

Presenters Jude Wolf, Ed.D., Lori Krauss, and Nathan Fernandez share strategies and approaches used to ensure success throughout the life-span. Read more >>

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