by Dr. Garforth | Oct 31, 2019 | Advocacy, Learning Disabilities
In life, I think it is very easy to judge a book by its cover. Many people see me and my story as a success story, and by all means, it is. I am a successful dyslexic, but I am still a dyslexic. Every day I still struggle with various aspects of my dyslexia. Dyslexia...
by Dr. Garforth | May 29, 2019 | Learning Disabilities, Parents
Are Children with Learning Challenges at Greater Risk in French immersion? ** A guest post by Dr. Nancy Wise** What is French immersion? The French immersion (FI) program was developed more than 50 years ago in response to parental demands for an educational program...
by Dr. Garforth | May 3, 2019 | Learning Disabilities, Parents
According to the DSM-5*, the term Specific Learning Disorder (aka SLD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with a biological origin that affects an individual’s academic skills, not their developmental milestones. Let me break down some of those terms for...
by Dr. Garforth | Apr 17, 2019 | IEP, Parents
A Parent’s Guide to IEP Meetings There is no way to deny it, IEP meetings are stressful and hard for any parent. I know professionals who go into meetings as advocates for other families regularly but still struggle with attending an IEP meeting for their own...
by Dr. Garforth | Feb 26, 2019 | Advocacy, Learning Disabilities
Before talking about disability awareness, it is necessary to discuss self-awareness: not only is an individual more than their disability, disability awareness is an extension of self-awareness. It is crucial for an individual with a disability to have...
by Dr. Garforth | Feb 11, 2019 | IEP, Parents
What is an IEP? An IEP is an Individualized Education Plan, and it is developed for students with special needs. It is a document that summarizes their needs and how their program has been individualized to meet their needs. It includes the student’s goals,...
