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Learning Disabilities, Visual and Auditory Processing, & ADHD Problems

July 10th, 2009 2015-02-04T23:18:49-08:00 2009-07-10T16:13:50-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

My daughter has learning disabilities (visual and auditory processing problems, ADHD, reading and math learning disabilities, sensory integration problems, etc.).  She will be going into the 9th grade this fall.  She has been in public school up through 7th grade and was in special ed programs there.  I pulled her out to homeschool her last […]

FREE Webinar: 8 Summer Activities to Boost Your Kid’s Skills

June 13th, 2009 2017-02-16T01:23:54-08:00 2009-06-13T13:55:58-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

I Can Hardly Believe It? Check it out… The call is filling up fast – Reserve your spot now. I have had so many calls from parents recently, wondering how to help their child over the summer. They realize summer is a great time to give their child a boost, but they also want to […]

Kids with attention problems still struggling in high school, UCD-Michigan State study finds

May 30th, 2009 2018-09-07T16:55:18-07:00 2009-05-30T13:13:05-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

Thought you would find this article from the Sacramento Bee interesting. cpeytondahlberg@sacbee.com Published Tuesday, May. 26, 2009 Six-year-olds who don’t pay attention well in class apparently struggle throughout their school years, and reach age 17 with lower math and reading scores than their peers, a new study shows. The study, by researchers from UC Davis […]

My son is 8 and has really struggled with learning. What do I do? Where should I start?

May 27th, 2009 2015-02-04T23:17:52-08:00 2009-05-27T11:03:55-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

I have read the free ebook and reviewed the books and kits you have for sale.  Does the kit with the five books cover all learning disabilities.  I see that the one book helps identify the problem area(s).  My son is 8 and has really struggled with learning and he really has a desire to […]

Reading Comprehension Problems? Learn the 3 Causes

May 21st, 2009 2015-01-24T01:21:42-08:00 2009-05-21T15:31:22-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

Whether you have dyslexia, a learning disability, ADHD, or are just struggling with reading comprehension, it is due to one, two, or all three causes of comprehension. Understanding the underlying cause of the comprehension problem is important because you do different things to address the different problems. So, view the video to understand the causes […]

How to Improve Reading in 5 Minutes a Day

May 20th, 2009 2019-01-14T16:29:54-08:00 2009-05-20T16:01:51-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry
Can this really be done? Yes, it really just takes 5 minutes a day to improve reading skills. Research has shown that short quick sessions that last only 5 minutes does improve reading fluency tremendously. Cecil Mercer, a researcher from the University of Florida, published his results from his study Effects of Fluency Intervention for [...]

Is Homework Time a Struggle For You?

May 15th, 2009 2009-05-15T20:59:17-07:00 2009-05-15T20:59:17-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

What do you do when homework time is a struggle? Practical tips to help make your evenings a lot smoother and give you back your sanity. More on reading, writing, and math help.

What is FAPE?

May 6th, 2009 2016-02-25T00:46:00-08:00 2009-05-06T18:46:49-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

Lyn B. wrote in…What is FAPE? FAPE stands for Free and Appropriate Public Education. It is what every child is entitled to under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.  This is how students qualify for Section 504 Plans and  for IEP plans due to learning disabilities, dyslexia, CAPD, ADHD, or other special education […]

I Can Hardly Believe It? Check it out…

April 25th, 2009 2017-02-16T01:23:04-08:00 2009-04-25T13:44:01-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

The call is filling up fast – Reserve your spot now. I have had so many calls from parents this year that are wondering how to help their child and confused about why their child is struggling that I finally decided to have a webinar where I will present information and you will be able […]

Do Odors Help or Hinder Learning?

April 23rd, 2009 2016-02-25T00:45:17-08:00 2009-04-23T14:19:27-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

I’ve written often about how we learn by seeing, hearing, and doing. But, we also learn through the olfactory system, smell. In fact, smell actually plays an intricate part of our lives, of our sensory world, in the way we act. The process of recognition of a place is accomplished by our sense of smell. […]

Helping Students Who Struggle to Write: Classroom Compensations

April 14th, 2009 2009-04-14T18:46:12-07:00 2009-04-14T18:46:12-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

LD Online just posted this interesting article from Educational Therapist Regina Richards. I thought you would enjoy it. By: Regina G. Richards (2008) I shake myself to stop daydreaming…Writing is definitely the worst task of all. It was just way too hard to remember all the things I need, like periods and capital letters. And […]

A Different Perspective on ADD

April 11th, 2009 2015-01-23T23:12:32-08:00 2009-04-11T15:02:02-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

Just wanted to pass this along – it may shed a bit of a different perspective on ADD for you… It’s only 2 minutes long. If you’ve got ADD then you have to see this: ==>  http://InstantADDSuccess.com/public/232.cfm Many are talking about it… Some say they felt inspiration and hope after watching it! Others say that […]

Why Should I Do an Informal (LD Dyslexia) Assessment of My Child?

April 8th, 2009 2016-02-25T00:45:59-08:00 2009-04-08T17:59:18-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

One of the critical questions I often get is why should I do an informal assessment of my child? Can’t the school do an assessment and tell me why my child is having trouble learning? Yes, the school can test your child, but the tests used by the schools don’t always give you the whole […]

Confused about ADD & ADHD?

April 7th, 2009 2015-01-23T23:12:13-08:00 2009-04-07T17:51:42-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

There appears to be some confusion about the terms ADD and ADHD. I often use both of the terms to avoid this confusion. However, the terms aren’t as expressive as I would like because they don’t quite reflect what is actually going on. In fact, there has been confusion going on for a number of […]

Feeding Your Auditory and Visual Processing Systems

March 26th, 2009 2016-02-25T00:45:59-08:00 2009-03-26T17:00:04-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

Every once in awhile I get these days…I get so busy that I have forgotten to eat lunch. And then I wonder why my stomach starts hurting, I feel like I’m going to keel over, or I turn from Dr. Jekyll into Mr. Hyde, or should I say, Ms. Hyde – the evil spirit. I get so wrapped up in […]

Questions regarding the LD Screening Tool

March 25th, 2009 2015-11-30T19:49:43-08:00 2009-03-25T14:51:51-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

Order your LD Screening Tool here.   A little more info for you on the tool as stated by Linda Foster:   “In addition to providing the results with the underlying root cause of learning problems, the assessment  report offers specific actionable steps to take according to your students assessment.”     Order your LD […]

Live: The LD Screening Tool Has Arrived!

March 23rd, 2009 2015-11-30T19:29:17-08:00 2009-03-23T18:49:30-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

Yes, it is here! Spring is here, the tulip tree is blooming as is the manzanita tree, daffodils, the wild violets…And the Learning Disability Screening Assessment has arrived!   You will now be able to have your child or student assessed and find the underlying root cause of their learning problems. You will know the […]

Will Music Really Help Improve Reading Skills?

March 18th, 2009 2017-02-16T01:21:02-08:00 2009-03-18T16:53:52-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

Learning to read is NOT rocket science, but it is more complex than most people think. Whether you have a learning disability, dyslexia, ADD/ADHD or not, every person is affected by their visual, auditory, and tactile/kinesthetic processing systems. We all learn by seeing (visual processing), hearing (auditory processing), and doing (tactile/kinesthetic). Both visual processing and auditory processing are critical components to […]

20 Activities: Improve Visual Processing in LD & Dyslexic Children

February 19th, 2009 2009-02-19T21:41:26-08:00 2009-02-19T21:41:26-08:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

20 quick and easy activities to help your child improve their visual processing.

3 Simple Steps Done Regularly = Success in Reading

January 29th, 2009 2015-01-24T01:21:42-08:00 2009-01-29T20:23:01-08:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

I was in a business class yesterday and this quote was discussed regarding business. The conduct of successful business merely consists in doing things in a very simple way, doing them regularly, and never neglecting to do them. Quoted by: William Lever of Lever Brothers Think about this. Isn’t this also true of reading, whether […]

10 Steps to Easier Learning Even If You Have LD or Dyslexia

January 28th, 2009 2015-01-24T00:58:25-08:00 2009-01-28T18:14:16-08:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

Here are 10 easy steps or suggestions for you to make learning easier for your student. These suggestions work whether you have learning problems such as LD, dyslexia, ADD, autism, or gifted. These ideas will help every student because they are based on sound principles of brain-based learning. Teach with associations e.g. Instead of underlining nouns […]

My 13 yr Old Wants To Just Read and Not Write, How Can I Help?

January 27th, 2009 2009-01-27T17:57:19-08:00 2009-01-27T17:57:19-08:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

My children are 11 and 13.  My 11 yr old has processing problems and my 13 yr old wants to just read and not write. Thank you, Theresa Today I’ll address the writing problem. Children are often fearful of writing. They think that their writing won’t be any good. This happens to most children at […]

What do I do? My Child’s Teacher Just Told Me My Child has ADHD

January 22nd, 2009 2017-02-16T01:22:49-08:00 2009-01-22T17:24:35-08:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

Dear What do I do… You do NOT want to jump to conclusions when a teacher or school suggests that your child is ADHD. Instead, take a breath, and remember the following. ADD and ADHD are NOT life threatening. Then realize that a school cannot actually diagnose ADHD. There are several checklists that you can […]

How do I help a kindergartener improve in reading?

January 21st, 2009 2015-01-24T00:59:06-08:00 2009-01-21T18:08:08-08:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

Sandi P. wrote: I have a friend whose kindergartener (just turned 6) is having trouble reading. She hasn’t obtained EL and EL4 is the goal for the year and the year is ½ over in Kentucky.Would “Five Minutes to Better Reading Skills” be a good place to start? Thanks for the question. Yes, Five Minutes […]

New Review – 5 Minutes to Better Reading Skills Really Works!

January 21st, 2009 2009-01-21T18:02:01-08:00 2009-01-21T18:02:01-08:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

Five Minutes To Better Reading Skills is presented as a fast, fun approach to improve reading skills. The program includes a Teacher’s Manual, Mastery Charts, and a Student Booklet. The Mastery Charts are included in the Teacher’s Manual, so that the components include the two spiral bound books. The Student Booklet is 45 pages, while […]

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