Do cognitive training apps work?

Even though research is inconclusive about cognitive training apps, they are still a great way to get your child thinking about and using cognitive-linguistic strategies1.  The opportunity for your child to see how using strategies can help improve his/her score and...

What is a learning disability?

How is it defined and diagnosed? The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) defines a specific learning disability as: ”(A) IN GENERAL – The term ‘specific learning disability’ means a disorder in 1 or more of the basic psychological...

Should my child get therapy or tutoring?

We often work with families who are initially unaware of the differences and similarities between language therapy and academic tutoring, so we wrote this post to clear the air! Many students would benefit from either of these services, but in determining which is...