Unlocking Dyslexia: A Case Example on Identifying Learning Disabilities in Reading and Planning Interventions for a Third-Grade Student. Explore Jayden's Journey and the Transformative Power of the TOD-Comprehensive (TOD®-C).
Articles by Rebecca Stanborough, MFA
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Essential guidance for educators and professionals dealing with dyslexia evaluations in English learners (ELs) offering a comprehensive list of questions and evidence-based advice to distinguish between language acquisition challenges and dyslexia, emphasizing the importance of considering linguistic and cultural factors in the assessment process.
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Amy D. Riley shares the transformative strategies her team employs to create safer and more supportive environments for students, from the school bus to the cafeteria, emphasizing the importance of trauma sensitivity training for all school staff. Through a holistic approach, these strategies have not only reduced the number of suicide threat assessments but have also fostered a culture of compassion and understanding, making every part of the school day easier for students who have experienced trauma.
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Educators and clinicians must make sure D/HH students are carefully, competently assessed early enough to prevent language deprivation. Doing so will mean that more students can spend their school years building skills and friendships. And more students can leave school ready for all the possibilities on the other side of the graduation stage.
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Enhance your EL speech-language assessments with our comprehensive guide on research-supported best practices. Discover strategies to navigate language differences and effectively distinguish between language variations and speech-language disorders, how to elevate your assessments with evidence-based approaches and culturally sensitive evaluation methods, and achieve fair and accurate results for English learners with our expert insights.