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Strong organizational skills are critical for academic success. Many students have difficulty with organization, time management, planning, and keeping track of assignments, especially as the demands of school increase. In this episode of the Real Talk Corner Podcast, Dr. Emily Levy discusses concrete and practical strategies parents can use at home to help their children build stronger executive functioning and study skills. These strategies can help students better manage their homework, school assignments, and materials, and feel more confident about their academic abilities.

If your child has struggles with reading or has a learning disability, you may be familiar with Orton Gillingham tutoring. The Orton Gillingham method is a structured, multi-sensory approach that helps students develop stronger reading and writing skills. It is a highly effective method that students often enjoy and that can truly revolutionize your child’s ability to read and write effectively.

Summer is a season filled with fun times and relaxation. Yet as this season winds down, the reality of the new school year starting is beginning to kick in. Unstructured days will turn into longer, learning-filled days, and play days will soon become work days. This transition may feel overwhelming and anxiety-provoking for students, especially those with special needs. Help your child with special needs prepare for the new school year with the ideas detailed below.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can affect students in all grades, and those with ADHD often struggle with skills such as organization, time management, task initiation, planning, and focus. Many students who have ADHD have difficulties with their executive functioning skills, making homework, multi-step tasks, and projects feel daunting.