Lisa Woodcock-Burroughs, Ph.D., N.C.S.P.
The way learning disabilities are identified, and defined, has changed in recent years and educational and medical definitions remain discrepant. However, this post will discuss the change in the medical definition of learning disabilities. Watch for future posts that detail changes in how learning disabilities are educationally defined and ways these definitions do, or do not, overlap with medical definitions.
AT & UDL: Nuts and Bolts for Students and Adults Community Talk with Jamie Martin AT Consultant Center for Neuropsychology, Learning & Development Ann Arbor Assistive technology (AT) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) have become essential elements in the education of students with learning disabilities and ADHD. They are equally important for adults in … Read more
Laura Hatton, MS, LLP When the weather outside becomes frightful, there’s no better way to beat the winter doldrums than with an engaging board game. This post will discuss a great family/party game: CONCEPT by Asmodee. The basic idea behind CONCEPT is that you take turns placing different markers on a board filled with dozens … Read more
SUPPORT GROUP RESOURCES The Ann Arbor area is a “therapy rich” community with many resources available for individuals with disabilities, families and professionals. As described on our page regarding ADHD, a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation can assist in sculpting an appropriate intervention plan. Once this plan is in place, support group resources may be recommended as … Read more
Laura Hatton, MS, LLP It’s hard not to feel at least a little disconnected from others at times in our high-tech, digitally enmeshed culture. The iPhone and iPad, in their very names, stress the importance of “I” before “WE” and impact how we see the world. We are constantly looking down when we communicate, our … Read more
Assistive technology (AT) refers to any item, piece of equipment or product that is used to increase, maintain or improve the ability of individuals to perform specific tasks. AT products range from very low tech (e.g., colored highlighters) to high-tech (e.g., iPads). AT can help individuals with learning disorders and ADHD leverage their strengths and … Read more
I have been using Notability for the past six months to take notes at conferences and jot down thoughts and ideas I want to remember while reading. As I’ve gotten more familiar with the app, I’ve wished it had been around when I was in school. This app would have limited the number of materials … Read more
There are many different types of coaches who help individuals improve technique and skills to meet the demands of a specific activity (e.g., sports, dance, voice and workplace). The concept of coaching for ADHD originally was described by Hallowell and Ratey in their book, Driven to Distraction (1994, revised 2011) who emphasize that individuals with … Read more
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