I take my holiday stocking cap off to Beth Fertig for writing a book that shows what it takes for some students with learning disabilities, including dyslexia, to be taught to read. I’ve almost ...
Children are naturally curious—that’s part of what makes them so fun to talk to, but also causes them to ask blunt questions ...
When it comes to disability representation in children’s literature, historically, books have been authored by non-disabled people and for non-disabled people, according to award-winning author ...
This holiday season, families looking for children’s books can find a variety of choices that feature disability as part of everyday life. Teaching for Change, a nonprofit that runs the Social Justice ...
Why do we need good children’s books with characters who have physical disabilities? Because the representation of physical disabilities and physical differences in children’s books IS SO IMPORTANT!
Thankfully, though there remains plenty of work still to do, these past few years have witnessed an increased level of media scrutiny on the lack of inclusion and inaccurate depictions of disabled ...
A group of six multi-ethnic children sitting together on the floor of a school library, hugging. The girl sitting 3rd from the right, has down syndrome. Loving You Big by Leah Witman Moore is the ...
Not all children learn at the same speed or through the same ways, but persistent challenges with reading, writing, and mathematics may warrant testing for a learning disability. Learning disabilities ...
NJ school for language-based learning disabilities: Ask the Experts panel; Dr. L. Praslova. This episode visits a New Jersey private school that attacks language-based learning disabilities with ...
A specific learning disability, also known as a specific learning disorder, is a neurological condition that affects an individual’s ability to learn and process information in a specific area, like ...