In Part 1 of our “Advocacy” series, we discussed the many roles parents play in their children’s lives. We also introduced a new role, the role of a parent advocate. We examined our feelings about living with labels and emphasized the importance of educating yourself about your child’s learning...

Note: For the purposes of this article, I am speaking from our family’s personal experiences with two diagnoses, in particular, Sensory Processing Disorder and Developmental Coordination Disorder. However, please note, the tips are applicable across whatever learning challenges your child may face. Many Hats Can you juggle? Oh, I’ll...

“I am different, not less.” Temple Grandin Being different is beautiful. October is a rather busy month for celebrating neurodiversity. In October alone, we celebrate Sensory Processing Disorder Awareness Month, Learning Disability Awareness Month, Dyslexia Awareness Week (October 3-9), Dyscalculia Awareness Week (October 3-9), Dysgraphia Awareness Day (Monday, October...

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Need Help Navigating Family Issues in Your Homeschool? The Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight Presents The Center for Counseling & Family Relationships In this Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight episode, we chat with Dr. Rhonda Johnson about her mission to lead clients into deeper connections with families, friends, and...

What is Twice-Exceptional (2e)? Twice-exceptional (or 2e) Learners exhibit talent and/or natural ability in some areas while also being challenged in other areas with learning differences. National Association for Gifted Children Gifted. Gifted and Talented. Learning differences. Specific Learning Disorders. Learning Disabilities. Exceptional. Twice-exceptional. Overwhelmed and labeled out yet?...

DCD or Dyspraxia, what's the difference? Dyspraxia, while a commonly accepted descriptor used by laypersons and members of the community for many years to describe motor control difficulties, is NOT an official diagnosis. Dyspraxia is more of an "umbrella term" used to describe developmental difficulties with motor skills,...