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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.

Special education tutoring is individualized academic instruction that is custom-tailored to your child’s specific needs. This type of tutoring is particularly important if your child has dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, autism, or another learning disability. Unlike generic homework help, specialized academic and executive functioning tutoring uses research-based, multi-sensory techniques that are diagnostic and prescriptive, and individualized to your child’s specific strengths and needs. An initial evaluation prior to the start of the tutoring can help identify your child’s areas of need in reading, writing, math, organizational skills, or executive functioning skills.

Having a child with learning difficulties can be challenging. You see them struggling in school, losing focus when completing tasks, or frequently forgetting to turn in assignments. You want to assist them but you just don’t know how. Help your child with learning challenges excel with the ideas detailed below.

The earlier you can identify your child’s diagnosis, the sooner you can seek treatment, and the more likely your child will be successful in school and in life. Remember that your child likely has many gifts regardless of their diagnosis; learning more about who they are can only help you to best help them.