Evaluation for Special Education
Do you think your child may need special education services at school? You can ask for an assessment to see if they qualify. With this in mind, we recommend requesting an evaluation for special...
IEP: What is an IEP and Does My Child Need One?
IEP stands for Individualized Education Program. An IEP is a written plan and legal document that follows the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). IDEA is the special education law that protects the rights...
Free Testing Consultation: From Confusion to Clarity
Learning Dynamics’s Community Connections will be hosting FREE presentations in our Bakersfield (May 6th) and Woodland Hills (May 14th) locations to help families seeking more information about testing and assessment. “From Confusion to Clarity”...
DIY Reading Strips
A different reading experience is only 10 minutes away by making DIY reading strips. Many people struggle with reading for a variety of factors. Some have poor reading skills (i.e., Dyslexia), others may be...
Strengthening Skills & Bonding Through Reading
Reading with children has been shown to have many benefits including expanding vocabulary, increasing attention, improving logic and reasoning, and can also help strengthen relationships and foster communication between caregiver and children. Spending just...
2e: Twice Exceptional
Twice exceptional, also known as “2e,” students are intellectually gifted but also have underlying learning challenges. Though they are really bright and appear advanced, these students have problems in other areas. This includes attention...
Reflect, refocus, resolve for a HAPPY New Year
What’s your favorite holiday? When asked that question, you may expect to hear Christmas, Thanksgiving, or even 4th of July. Often, people are surprised when my response is New Years, followed by a “really,...
Accommodation Testing Explained
My child needs something called accommodation testing! This is what we hear from many worried parents who call our office seeking testing for their children. Schools refer families when their children have struggled with...
Two Quick Tips For Starting Semester Off Right!
A new semester is upon many college students. Two key things to set up for a successful term are to re-establish a routine and schedule ahead. Both of which should be started a couple...
Fun Summer Game for Trips- Would You Rather?
Parents often complain that their tweens and teens don’t talk to them. Often, parents also struggle to get their kids to spend quality time together. With summer around the corner, family trips might include...
