• Individual Attention for U-M Students with Learning Difficulties

    Six Steps to Academic Success Individual Option

    In response to requests from UM students we can design a program that is based on your individual needs to help you tackle your course work.

  • More on Writing

    Many people who struggle with writing think that good writers just write well. We need to convey good writing is challenging for everyone.

    Many people who struggle with writing think that good writers just write well.

    Not necessarily so. We need to convey that good writing is a process and everyone has to work at it.

  • How should writing be assessed?

    How should writing be assessed?

    Upon completion of this section, you will:

    • Understand the components of writing
    • Know how to assess these components
    • Have compendium of writing tests

    Overcoming writing problems begins with a good assessment

    Many individuals with dyslexia or learning disabilities think that writing c

  • How should spelling be taught?

    How Should Spelling be Taught?

    Upon completion of this section, you will:

    • Have an understanding of the rules and complexity of the English orthography
    • Have a starting point for effective treatment ideas to teach spelling
    • Understand the importance of reading and exposure to sophisticated vocabulary
    • Have tools and resources to treat spelling

  • Spelling Tools & Activities

    Spelling Programs and Activities

    Upon completion of this section, you will

    • Discover different programs and activities used to target spelling.
    • Know which item(s) on the list are most appropriate for your client and his individual needs

    We have compiled a list of programs, software, and board games designed specifically to target spelling in a

  • How should spelling be assessed?

    How Should Spelling be Assessed?

    Upon completion of this section, you will

    • Understand the purpose of  assessing spelling and what to look for in an assessment to get the best evaluation of your client/student

  • Spelling

    Upon completion of this section, you will:

    • Understand that spelling is a multi-element language skill, not simply a visual memory task
    • Know the basics of spelling that we need to help dyslexics and parents understand

     

  • Clues to Dyslexia

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    Upon completion of this section, you will:

    • Be able to identify behaviors at your child's age level that may indicate the need for a referral to a professional
    • Understand that children develop differently, so it is also important to consider how long the behavior has been present
    • Know to consider any family history of dyslexia or rea

  • Therapy vs. Tutoring

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  • Selecting Therapy Targets

    Selecting Target Behaviors for Treatment