Twice-Exceptional Kids: Both Gifted and Challenged
Some children are highly gifted in areas such as math, writing or music. Others have learning challenges like ADHD, dyslexia or dyscalculia, autism or sensory processing issues. But there are also kids who fit into both categories. They’re called “twice-exceptional,” Read more >>
Gifted Children With ADHD, and the Challenges Their Parents Face
With the new school year underway, some parents will have a harder time than others because of a little known, but very real phenomenon: their child is “twice-exceptional.” These children have both the potential for high achievement (“gifted”) and a Read more >>
When Conventional Schools Don’t Work
Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Adobe. We are so thankful for their support of this Voices of Compassion podcast. Most kids complain about school sometimes. But if your child’s gripes come almost daily and they are begging you not Read more >>
Poor School Performance and How Parents Can Help
Regardless of your child’s age, the occasional school struggle is normal. But when that struggle becomes a pattern, it often raises concern―from parents and/or teachers. Read more >>
My Child is Falling Behind in School. Now What?
Everything seemed to be going OK. But now your child is struggling to keep up in class and is falling behind. You may wonder, is this just a rough patch? Or is something else going on? Read more >>
How to Determine If Traditional Education Isn’t Working for Your Child
Children know when something isn’t working for them but they may not have the words available to explain why. Younger children especially may know they are unhappy but not have an emotional understanding to know what is causing the problem. Read more >>
Strengths of Dyslexia – A Conversation with Charles Schwab
Charles Schwab speaks with Nicole Ofiesh, former Director of the Schwab Learning Center at CHC, about his dyslexia, the gifts of his unique way of thinking and the challenges he has had to face over the lifespan. Read more >>
written by Liza Bennigson, Associate Director of Marketing and Communications When creative ad agency, Gershoni Creative was hired to design the space for the Schwab Learning Center at CHC (SLC@CHC), the project scope went far beyond an art installation. The Read more >>
Debunking the Myths about Dyslexia
Dyslexia Help, an online resource produced by the University of Michigan, addresses some of the popular misconceptions and myths surrounding dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities. Read more >>
7 Warning Signs Your Child Is Struggling in School
Something isn’t right; lately your child seems less than enthusiastic about school. They appear withdrawn and have started complaining about an upset stomach every Sunday evening. But are they struggling in school or could it be something else? Read more >>
