‘ADD’ Blog Posts
Learning: Why Do Our Kids Need To Practice or Prepare?
April 2nd, 2009 2015-01-24T00:58:25-08:00 2009-04-02T18:59:07-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
I just got back from a 3 day seminar that I had spent the past two months getting ready for. In fact, I arrived two days early so I could spend more time preparing for it – so that I would be able to get the most out of the seminar. The gentleman who sat […]
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 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 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 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 […]
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 […]
My son was just diagnosed with CAPD. How can I help him?
January 7th, 2009 2016-02-25T00:49:34-08:00 2009-01-07T18:57:18-08:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
Bonnie, My 8 yr old son was just diagnosed with CAPD. I would like to know if the Reading Pack is appropriate for him? Or if there are other more appropriate materials better suited to his specific disability. Thank you. Maricela A Hi Maricela, When your son or daughter is diagnosed with CAPD, ADD, ADHD, […]
Can You Improve Reading Speed & Fluency in 5 Minutes a Day?
December 18th, 2008 2008-12-18T15:43:19-08:00 2008-12-18T15:43:19-08:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
Miriam writes: This child knows how to read. The problem is bringing him up to speed. He reads 23 words per minute and according to the teacher he should be at 43 words per minute! What do I do to help? Hi Miriam, Schools, teachers, parents, even homeschooling parents are becoming more concerned about reading fluency and […]
Trouble Understanding What You Read? Part Two: The Game Solution
December 9th, 2008 2015-01-24T01:21:42-08:00 2008-12-09T16:45:40-08:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
There is another solution to this that I use along with the Ten Minutes to Better Studying Skills. This solution can also be used very effectively at home, with a tutor, in a resource classroom, or in an elementary, middle school, or high school class. I have learned from years of experience and research that […]
Trouble Understanding What You Read? Part One
December 9th, 2008 2015-02-04T23:45:03-08:00 2008-12-09T16:11:26-08:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
But what about an answer if the reading problem is #3 (lack of language or vocabulary)? Writes J. K. Remember, there are 3 roadblocks to reading success. The third problem, lack of vocabulary or language can be addressed in a variety of ways. First, a recap on the 3 roadblocks: 3 Most Common Reading Roadblocks (whether your […]
Reading Slow and Hindered, What Do I Do?
December 6th, 2008 2016-02-25T01:09:40-08:00 2008-12-06T15:09:19-08:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
I recently received this question: Even after doing a complete course in phonics, a child’s reading is yet very slow and hindered what would be the best strategy? Looking forward to your reply and guidance. Regards R. Typically when one reads slowly it is due to one of the 3 Most Common Reading Roadblocks (whether […]
10 Quick & Easy Accommodations for ADD & LD Within the Classroom
November 20th, 2008 2008-11-20T16:11:28-08:00 2008-11-20T16:11:28-08:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
Suggested General Accommodations That Can Be Made Within the School System or at Home When Homeschooling. 1. Keep the walls of the classroom simple (Visually stimulating material can be distracting.) If the walls are simple and the visual material brought out for the lesson, the ADD & LD student is more apt to attend to […]
22 Services Available in the Regular Classroom For Section 504 Eligible Students
November 5th, 2008 2008-11-05T16:09:53-08:00 2008-11-05T16:09:53-08:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
Here are a list of 22 recognized services that students with a Section 504 can access within the regular classroom. This list was compiled by Reed Martin,J.D. The list is from the Advocating for Your Child with AD/HD & LD Manual Section 504 entitles students to a wide range of services – provisions of regular […]
ADD & Homework – Part TWO
October 22nd, 2008 2008-10-22T12:30:32-07:00 2008-10-22T12:30:32-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
Two separate areas need to be addressed in order to fully understand homework difficulties: the academic area and the behavioral area. Academic 1. Do your kids have the required skills to do the assignments? 2. Is their reading level at their actual grade level? 3. Do your kids comprehend the information they are reading for […]
ADHD and Homework Part ONE
October 21st, 2008 2008-10-21T19:08:40-07:00 2008-10-21T19:08:40-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
ADHD and Learning Disabilities or Dyslexia About 30% of the kids with ADHD also have dyslexia, learning difficulties or learning disabilities. School age kids may have problems with reading, spelling, writing, penmanship, or arithmetic. The question then becomes one of, how do I help my ADD/HD kids with their homework? An eighth grade student of […]
Hello world!
May 1st, 2008 2016-02-09T12:49:39-08:00 2008-05-01T14:59:04-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
This is my first post. I’m new at this and excited to be here. As an educational therapist and learning disability specialist I get many calls from both parents and teachers regarding learning disabilities, reading problems, dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, and Asperger’s Syndrome. I also get many questions related to writing and penmanship, reading fluency, reading […]
