by Jenna | Mar 21, 2022 | Tips & Tools
This article is adapted from one that I wrote as part of a series on executive functioning for Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities. AT A GLANCE Many students with learning disabilities struggle with executive functioning skills. An important executive functioning...
by Jenna | Dec 20, 2021 | Tips & Tools
Self-Regulation Series What is grounding? Grounding is a term that we readily associate with electrical engineering; electricians connect wires to the earth to keep electricity from running wildly through our systems. Likewise, as humans we need to ground our minds...
by Jenna | Dec 13, 2021 | Tips & Tools
During the COVID-related school closure, most schools shifted to a fully digital space, and that led to many students abandoning systems that served them well up until then: Who needs a calendar if you’ve got Google classroom? Why study if you can phone a friend...
by Jenna | Dec 3, 2021 | Tips & Tools
Self Regulation Series What is HRV Training? HRV is the variation in intervals between consecutive heartbeats averaged over time. We all want to have a high HRV because it is indicative of our nervous system’s ability to respond and adapt to stress. For this reason,...
by Jenna | Nov 15, 2021 | Tips & Tools
It’s report card time! I know that causes parents almost as much anxiety as kids and want to reframe how we think about them. Report cards are a tool for building a growth mindset through self-reflection, assessing current learning plans and goal setting. What...
by Jenna | Sep 20, 2021 | Tips & Tools
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) & Free and Appropriate Education (FAPE) Special education is governed by two federal laws: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These two laws are undeniably...
