October is Dyslexia Awareness Month

Posted on October 7, 2016November 6, 2017 by arun

Do you have questions about Dyslexia? October is a great time to learn more about the symptoms and challenges of dyslexia. Resources include Decoding Dyslexia Oregon and the National Center for Learning Disabilities

The ADHD Challenge: Strategies for Resolving Problems in the Morning

Posted on October 19, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

The alarm rings. Your child hops quickly and happily out of bed. After brushing her teeth, she heads for the closet and picks out something to wear. Before her first mouthful of Cheerios, she checks her backpack to make sure that she’s got all of her homework is completed and present. Then she ...

2015 Southwest Washington Special Education Conference and Resource Fair

Posted on April 15, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH FROM 9 AM – 12 PM @ PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL We will have a resource booth at The Southwest Washington Special Education Conference and Resource Fair. This event will offer concurrent workshops/sessions, an exhibit hall, and a children’s activity area. This event is open to...

National School Backpack Awareness Day

Posted on September 13, 2013November 10, 2017 by arun

The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is sponsoring National School Backpack Awareness Day, an annual national educational even,t to call attention to health problems in children and adults caused by backpacks that are too heavy or worn improperly. The U.S. Consumer Product and S...

Tips for Back to School

Posted on August 29, 2013November 10, 2017 by arun

The beginning of a new school year can be an exciting yet stressful time for children, with new teachers and classmates, bigger classrooms, new routines and more schoolwork. This time can be particularly stressful and overwhelming for children who are facing major transitions such as starting ele...