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Young college applicant with learning disabilities smiling while filling out a college application

Can Your Child with Learning Disabilities Thrive in College?

For many students with learning disabilities, the idea of applying to and succeeding in college can be daunting. Yet many students with learning disabilities have achieved great success in college and beyond. The ideas below can help you excel and thrive in your college journey.

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What to look for in tutors for students with learning disabilities?

Your child was diagnosed with a learning disability, and you don’t know where to turn. There may be some extra support your child’s school offers for building academic skills, but many students with learning disabilities benefit from specialized learning disability tutoring outside of school. What should you look for in a tutor for students with learning disabilities?

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Children in the ocean enjoying the summer slide

Tips for Avoiding the Summer Slide by Dr. Emily Levy Founder & Director EBL Coaching

Summer is a time for outdoor play, fun in the sun, and relaxation. Yet it is also a time when many kids experience significant learning loss from a lack of consistent instruction. In fact, research tells us that students may lose two months of reading skills and three months of math skills during the summer. Help your child avoid the summer slide and jump-start the school year on a positive note with the ideas detailed below.

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Dear Dr. Levy, My son received an excellent report card. I can’t say enough good things about his EBL tutor. She has done a tremendous job helping him improve his reading and writing skills. Most importantly, she is wise and kind. She is always patient with him. Because of his tutor, my son writes with much more ease.
– Parent