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Landmark 360 Blog
Practical, informative resources, tips, tools, and strategies for parents of children with learning disabilities written by experts in the fields of Learning, Learning Disabilities, Social & Emotional Topics, College Prep, and Teaching.
What Can I Do When My Child Refuses to Go to School?
December 2nd, 2021
By Dr. Helene DionneEvery year, school counselors hear from parents at their wit’s end as their child blatantly refuses to go to school. Other parents report their child is so sick in the morning, with stomach pain, headache, nausea, and/or panic attacks, that they cannot imagine insisting the stu...
Posted in: Social and Emotional IssuesNavigating Math Anxiety
November 22nd, 2021
“I don’t even know where to start!” Many of us have heard these words flow out of someone dear to us. Cue the anxiety, stress, and trickle of tears. Before we officially list math among the blacklisted four-letter words, let’s talk strategies. How can these strong emotions...
Posted in: LearningTest-Optional College Admissions
November 11th, 2021
By Janet Thibeau The Standardized Achievement Test (SAT) was created in 1926 as an intelligence test to help colleges and universities assess applicants. The test was adapted from an IQ test for army recruits and adopted by Harvard College to test the "scholastic aptitude" ...
Posted in: College PrepNeuropsychological and Educational Testing: Seeking Help Without Breaking the Bank
October 28th, 2021
By Nathan Doty, Ph.D., and Brian Willoughby, Ph.D.Comprehensive neuropsychological and/or educational testing has been touted as a gold-standard method for evaluating and diagnosing language-based learning disabilities (LBLD). However, such evaluations can be costly and, therefore, not easily access...
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesTips for a Successful Transition Back to In-Person Learning
August 15th, 2021
By Elizabeth Lutsky '93, MA, BCET Back-to-school is an exciting time of year, but can also be a stressful one, especially now! After a year of online and hybrid learning, transitioning back to in-person school may seem overwhelming for some students and their parents. Here are a few helpful strat...
Posted in: LearningSix Teaching Principles: #6 Include Students in the Learning Process
May 29th, 2021
DEFINITIONStudents are not passive receptacles to fill with information. They come to class with their own frames of reference.Their unique experiences and knowledge affect them as learners and should be taken into account. Therefore, during every exercise, teachers should accept student input as mu...
Posted in: TeachingSix Teaching Principles: #5 Provide Models
May 28th, 2021
DefinitionProviding models is simple, yet very important. It is one of the most effective teaching techniques.Models are concrete examples of what teachers expect. They do not mean that teachers are doing assignments for students. They are standards to which students can compare their own work. A mo...
Posted in: TeachingSix Teaching Principles: #4 Ensure Automatization Through Practice and Review
May 27th, 2021
DefinitionAutomatization is the process of learning and assimilating a task or skill so completely that it can be consistently completed with little or no conscious attention.Repetition and review (spiraling) are critical. Sometimes students appear to understand a concept, only to forget it a day, ...
Posted in: TeachingSix Teaching Principles: #3 Micro-Unit and Structure Tasks
May 26th, 2021
DefinitionEffective teaching involves breaking information down into its smallest units and providing clear guidelines for all assignments.This is especially important for students with learning disabilities. Micro-uniting and structuring are elements of directive teaching, which Landmark consistent...
Posted in: Teaching
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