Understanding Intellectual Giftedness: Recognizing and Supporting Exceptional Minds Every classroom has a mix of learners — and among them, there are children who think faster, question deeper, and see connections others might miss. These are students with intellectual giftedness — learners who show exceptional abilities in reasoning, problem-solving, creativity, or [...]
What Is Whisper Reading — and Why It’s So Effective? Have you ever seen a child softly murmuring words while reading a book? That’s whisper reading — a gentle and powerful reading strategy often used in classrooms and intervention programs to support developing readers. What Is Whisper Reading? Whisper reading [...]
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) When the Senses Feel Too Much — or Not Enough Every sound, smell, touch, or movement we experience sends messages to the brain. Most of us process these sensations automatically — we hear, feel, and react without thinking. But for some children and adults, these signals [...]
💛 Understanding ADHD: What It Really Means Looking Beyond the Label When you hear the word ADHD , what comes to mind? Many people still think of a child who can’t sit still, talks too much, or gets distracted easily. But ADHD — Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder — is much more than [...]
Understanding Down Syndrome: Embracing Differences, Celebrating Abilities Every October, we celebrate World Down Syndrome Awareness Month — a time to shine a light on inclusion, acceptance, and the beautiful diversity of human potential. But awareness should not be limited to a single month; it’s something we can practice every day [...]
The Rope of Reading: How Strong Readers Are Made 🧠📚 Have you ever wondered what makes some children read so effortlessly while others struggle to connect the sounds, words, and meaning together? Reading might look simple — but it’s actually a beautifully complex process that involves many different skills working [...]
Understanding Dyspraxia: When Coordination Meets Courage 💪 Have you ever met a child who’s bright, curious, and full of ideas — yet struggles to tie their shoes, catch a ball, or write neatly on paper? That child might be showing signs of Dyspraxia , also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder [...]
Cerebral Palsy: More Than a Medical Term When we hear the words Cerebral Palsy (CP), many of us immediately think of wheelchairs, therapy sessions, or medical appointments. But CP is not just a diagnosis — it’s part of someone’s life journey. Behind every label is a child who laughs, plays, [...]
Understanding Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) When children struggle to put their thoughts into words or find it difficult to understand what others are saying, it may be more than just “late talking.” For some, these challenges are linked to Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) — a condition that affects how language [...]
Typical Writing Speeds for Students: What’s “Normal” and Why It Matters When it comes to schoolwork, we often measure a student’s progress by their ability to read, write, and complete assignments on time. But one important factor that sometimes gets overlooked is writing speed — how quickly a child can [...]
