‘Learning Disabilities’ Blog Posts
Dyslexic, LD, ADHD, & Gifted Kids Improve Comprehension Skills By Game Playing
September 24th, 2009 2023-04-19T12:44:38-07:00 2009-09-24T16:04:19-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
Does an IEP Hold the School More Accountable Than a 504?
September 18th, 2009 2009-09-18T15:15:37-07:00 2009-09-18T15:15:37-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
I received an email today where a parent stated “I think that if you have a choice that you should definitely do the IEP because it make the school more accountable and you have to be included in the review.” Actually, both a 504 and an IEP are legal documents and must be complied with, […]
Spelling Problems? Learn How to Make Spelling Easy
September 14th, 2009 2009-09-14T16:15:06-07:00 2009-09-14T16:15:06-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
I often hear from parents that are concerned about their child struggling to learn to spell. In fact Kathy B. writes about her son, “He reads well, but cannot copy from the board or from a book without many spelling errors. The spelling issue is very evident in his written expression also.” Typically when a […]
Improve Study Skills and Note Taking With Graphic Organizers
September 4th, 2009 2018-10-24T17:37:26-07:00 2009-09-04T20:14:25-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
How Do You Make Visual Clocks for Your LD, Dyslexic, or ADHD Children?
August 26th, 2009 2015-01-23T23:15:42-08:00 2009-08-26T11:50:41-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
Hi Bonnie, I would be interested to know more about how you make your visual clocks and what they look like. -Susan Susan, As a teacher of K- H.S. age, I have a lot of resources and supplies. I’m a learning disability specialist and educational therapist as well as parent. I have ADD & have […]
Back to School Tips for Parents of LD, Dyslexic, or ADHD Kids
August 25th, 2009 2009-08-25T15:18:15-07:00 2009-08-25T15:18:15-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
Back to School… What can you do to make your life a lot easier? Anna Weinstein from education.com contacted me earlier this week and asked if she could interview me about what parents of LD children could do to help there kids have a great start to the school year. We recorded the interview, so […]
Using Visual Clocks to Help Your ADHD, Dyslexic, or LD Kids at School
August 22nd, 2009 2009-08-22T12:33:44-07:00 2009-08-22T12:33:44-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
I’ve been in contact with two parents regarding using visual clocks to help their children keep track of transition times at school. Thought you might be interested in their questions and my response to them. Has anyone used visual charts with pictures of items and clock faces that show time? I am having trouble finding […]
Is a Language Disability Considered a Learning Disability?
August 14th, 2009 2016-02-25T00:46:00-08:00 2009-08-14T20:28:16-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
A parent recently wrote in: Is a language disability considered a learning disability? My son has problems with both expressive and receptive language. He has a big difference between his visual and verbal scores on his test. That turned his language delay into a disability. There was a very large difference between the two. He […]
Teaching Reading: The Short Vowels to Dyslexics, ADHD, & Homeschooling Kids
August 3rd, 2009 2015-01-24T00:59:06-08:00 2009-08-03T17:24:54-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
Teaching reading has a variety of things involved with it. One critical area is in the phonemic awareness area and auditory processing. Kids need to learn the sounds, including the vowel sounds. The short vowel sounds for the short ‘e’ and the short ‘i’ are very close to each other. This makes them hard for […]
Dyslexia & LD Dysgraphia Problems
July 31st, 2009 2009-07-31T14:48:22-07:00 2009-07-31T14:48:22-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
I just came across this article on dysgraphia and thought you might be interested in it: Dysgraphia and Sequencing “Dysgraphia is a learning disability that affects writing abilities. It can manifest itself as difficulties with spelling, poor handwriting and trouble putting thoughts on paper” (National Center for Learning Disabilities [2006], found at LD Online). Those […]
Bonnie Terry Learning Receives 2009 Best of Auburn Award
July 29th, 2009 2009-07-29T17:05:15-07:00 2009-07-29T17:05:15-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
Just wanted to let you know… Bonnie Terry Learning Receives 2009 Best of Auburn Award U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 — Bonnie Terry Learning has been selected for the 2009 Best of Auburn Award in the Tutoring School category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA […]
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 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 […]
Developmental Dyslexia
July 6th, 2009 2016-02-25T00:15:11-08:00 2009-07-06T12:14:19-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
Hi Bonnie, Thank you for your time the other day. I looked over the report from my son’s testing. They diagnosed him with Developmental Dyslexia. There are signs of it as being inherited, but not at the level he has, as far as we know. I am not sure what exactly you mean by “underlying cause”. Could you […]
Developmental Dyslexia? What Can You Do?
July 3rd, 2009 2017-02-16T01:17:45-08:00 2009-07-03T12:52:39-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
I had a call from a concerned parent a few days ago – Angie – her son was diagnosed with developmental dyslexia. She was wondering what she could do to help her son. After directing her to some information I realized many of you would also like access to the information. So here is is. […]
Adults with Dyslexia
June 30th, 2009 2009-06-30T12:44:39-07:00 2009-06-30T12:44:39-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
I just received a question regarding using the products in the Reading Pack: Five Minutes to Better Reading Skills, Making Spelling Sense & Making Spelling Sense II and Ten Minutes to Better Study Skills. Here is the question: The Bonnie Terry Reading Pack – is this pack recommended for me? I am 39 years old […]
Writing Problems…What Is the Cause and What Do I Do About It?
June 9th, 2009 2009-06-09T15:17:09-07:00 2009-06-09T15:17:09-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
I am always amazed at how many parents have asked me about how to address their kids writing problems. Writing problems usually occur at one time or another whether you have dyslexia, an identified learning disability, or are even gifted. I think it is safe to say that at one time or another every student […]
Spelling Problems? What is the Cause and What Do I Do About It?
June 4th, 2009 2009-06-04T16:07:07-07:00 2009-06-04T16:07:07-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
I can’t tell you how may parents have asked me about their child that has problems with spelling. In fact, my daughter had spelling problems. She came by it naturally – her father was a terrible speller. I’ll never forget how he’d drop off a paper of his for me to type for him when […]
My son has Speech Problems, What do I do?
May 30th, 2009 2016-02-25T00:46:00-08:00 2009-05-30T12:41:31-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
Elaine and Kim, are both homeschooling children with speech difficulties. Although their children differ in ages, preschool and junior high, they share similar concerns, fears, and desires. They, along with homeschool moms nationwide, struggle to homeschool children with speech difficulties. Although speech therapy is an option, they wanted to know what else they could do […]
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 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 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 Terry
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 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 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 […]
New Study Suggests Writing Disorders Are Just as Common as Reading Disabilities
May 4th, 2009 2016-02-25T00:45:40-08:00 2009-05-04T16:47:07-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
This study was just reported on … thought you would be interested… May 1, 2009 (WLS) — Many parents know about reading disabilities such as dyslexia. But there has been little research into writing disabilities. Now a new study suggests writing disorders are just as common as reading disabilities and are most likely to affect […]
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 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 […]
