APD Behavioral Management

APD, Assistive Listening Devices, Clear and Simple Instructions, Learning Challenge Types, Occupational Therapy (OT), Positive Communications, Positive Reinforcement, Rehabilitation Therapy, Scheduled Breaks, Self-Advocacy, Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), Structured Routines

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) can make it challenging for children to process and interpret auditory information, leading to difficulties in communication, following directions, and maintaining focus. Behavioral management strategies can help children with APD...

Testing for Dysgraphia

Beery VMI (Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration), Comprehensive Neuropsychological Evaluation, Dysgraphia, Feifer Assessment of Writing (FAW), Learning Challenge Types, NEPSY–II Sensorimotor Subtests, Rey Complex Figure Test, Test of Written Language Fourth Edition (TOWL-4), Wechsler Individual Achievement Test–Third Edition (WIAT-III), Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Ability (WJ-IV), Woodcock–Johnson IV Test of Achievement (WJ IV)

Many people ask about dysgraphia screening or testing and how specific learning disability of written expression is diagnosed. Testing for dysgraphia is typically done as part of a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation by either a private psychologist or in a...

The 10 Levels of the Barton Reading and Spelling System

Barton Reading and Spelling System, Dyslexia, Learning Activities, Learning Challenge Types, Lesson Planning, Orton Gillingham Method, Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), Structured Literacy Program

The Barton Reading and Spelling System consists of 10 levels designed to build progressively on students’ reading, spelling, and writing skills. Here’s a breakdown of the ten levels: Level 1: Phonemic Awareness Focuses on helping students develop phonemic awareness,...