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Many children with autism struggle to start and complete their homework assignments. They may lose papers, notebooks, and teacher’s notes. Some may find it difficult to plan and prioritize their actions, and to self-monitor. When children struggle in these areas, it is often a sign of issues with executive functioning skills.

Does your child forget to complete their assignments, turn in their homework late, or struggle to stay focused on tasks? Intelligence is likely not the issue; instead, they may be struggling with their executive functioning skills. ADHD tutoring can teach your child structured, research-based strategies to help them build their organization, planning, time management, and overall executive functioning skills.

Topic: How parents can advocate for their special needs child Date published: 8/7/23 Listen to the full podcast here Dr. Levy appeared on this Bodacity podcast with Jannette Anderson to discuss how to build academic skills and self-esteem for students who struggle in school. Children with learning challenges often have many gifts. Those with dyslexia may be brilliant artists. Individuals with ADHD may be incredible …

Topic: Living with an Invisible Learning Challenge Date published: 7/28/23 Listen to the full podcast here In this podcast, Dr. Levy discusses nonverbal learning disabilities and strategies that can help students with NVLD thrive in school.  Individuals with nonverbal learning disabilities typically have many strengths but also exhibit academic challenges. For instance, they may have difficulty with reading comprehension, especially …