Strategies for Learning

09/05/2025

🚨 Now Offering: The Tests of Dyslexia (TOD) 🚨
The TOD is a comprehensive reading assessment for ages 5 and up—designed to identify dyslexia and other language-based learning challenges.

📚 What it measures:
✔️ Reading (timed & untimed)
✔️ Spelling
✔️ Phonological awareness
✔️ Orthographic processing
✔️ Rapid naming (RAN)
✔️ Working memory
✔️ Vocabulary & reasoning
✔️ Risk and probability indexes for dyslexia
✔️ Self, parent & teacher rating scales

A personalized guide with intervention recommendations for school and home

💡 Signs your child or teen may benefit from the TOD:
Frequently guesses at unfamiliar words
Mixes up similar letters/words (b/d, was/saw)
Struggles with spelling & proofreading
Avoids reading or gets easily fatigued
Has trouble following multi-step spoken directions
Takes much longer than peers to complete work
Big gap between verbal skills & written work
Understands content but underperforms on tests

If several of these sound familiar, an underlying reading challenge—possibly dyslexia—could be part of the picture. The TOD can help uncover what’s going on and point the way forward.

📍 Learn more & book an assessment here:
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We offer educational assessments for students, equipping them with the tools they need to become confident, independent learners who find joy in learning!

08/20/2025

Parent Workshop: From Confusion to Clarity: Navigating the IEP & 504 Process

No matter if your child is in a public school or an independent/private school, figuring out how to get the right support can feel daunting. This workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to confidently advocate for your child in any setting. While private schools don’t use the same IEP/504 framework as public schools, many offer Individualized Learning Plans, Accommodation Plans, or similar supports for students with learning differences. You’ll learn what’s reasonable to request and how to work effectively with school staff to make it happen.

In this workshop, we’ll cover:

A roadmap of the IEP/504 process and how to get started

Understanding your rights as a parent/guardian

Common pitfalls parents should watch out for

What makes a strong IEP—and red flags to avoid

Practical advocacy tips to help your child receive the support they need

Live Q&A with answers to pre-submitted questions

Tuesday 9/30 at 7-8pm PST via ZOOM

RSVP today!

https://strategiesforlearning.com/parent-workshop/

08/07/2025

Helping Your Child Succeed—Even Without School Testing

As an Educational Therapist, I frequently hear from parents in a difficult situation. They suspect their child has a learning difference or neurodevelopmental condition but can’t get a formal diagnosis. Schools might refuse testing because they don’t provide specific diagnoses, or because the child is doing “well enough” academically despite immense effort. Private neuropsychological testing is often unaffordable.

So, what do you do in this diagnostic limbo? The good news is, you don’t need a formal label to make a profound impact. Here’s how you can empower your child to thrive.

Learn how to support your child's learning needs and help them thrive—even without a formal diagnosis or school testing

07/25/2025

Fostering Cognitive Flexibility in the Back-to-School Transition

As students head back to school, routines become essential—wake-up times, class schedules, homework blocks, and after-school activities all help life run more smoothly. These predictable structures help children and teens manage their expectations.

But as helpful as routines are, the start of the school year also demands a key Executive Functioning skill-cognitive flexibility—the ability to adapt, shift thinking, and adjust strategies when things don’t go as planned. A changed class schedule or a pop quiz, or example, can throw a prepared student off course.

For our neurodiverse students in particular, sudden changes can be especially challenging. When routines are disrupted, they may struggle to adapt or regulate their emotions in response. That’s why supporting both structure and flexibility is key to helping all learners thrive during the back-to-school transition.

https://strategiesforlearning.com/helping-my-child-improve-cognitive-flexibility/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_oOEBD91HyeT0GCV7M8BmErzwMRbeeWh7Oh04DfTa0KK1zRUT6Z2Hl7XI2vqEavmFbPlQB

07/18/2025

In this article, we’ll explore the key signs that your teen may be struggling in school, what types of support they might need, and how you can take action to ensure they get the help they need to be successful in high school, college, and beyond.

https://strategiesforlearning.com/supporting-a-late-dyslexia-diagnosis/

07/10/2025

Terms You Should Know About The Science of Reading
It can be overwhelming for parents to make sense of the terminology relating to literacy instruction. This handy guide breaks down the most common terms you’re likely to encounter when exploring literacy support for your child, so you can be informed.

We'll cover terms like:

Structured Literacy vs. Whole Literacy
Orton-Gillingham vs.SIPPS
CALT
DIBELS
& more!

https://strategiesforlearning.com/terms-you-should-know-about-the-science-of-reading/

06/26/2025

We understand how overwhelming it can be to discover that your child is struggling and to search for the right support. This page will guide you through each step of the process.

https://strategiesforlearning.com/start-here/

06/10/2025

Your IEP Roadmap

Whether you’ve had a hard time figuring out how to navigate the IEP or 504 process or your child has been determined ineligible and you don’t know what to do next, we can help clarify your options. We can answer questions, provide information, create a road map, and offer guidance and reassurance along the way.

The first step is to schedule a free initial consultation so we can understand your unique situation.

06/04/2025

What to Look for in a Great Summer Reading
Read article for things to look out for!

A summer reading program can effectively support your child’s literacy, especially if they’ve struggled with language skills.

05/28/2025

Create a tailored Summer Learning Support plan with Strategies for Learning!

Increase independent learning and positive attitudes and level up for the upcoming school year!

Contact us to schedule a free consultation.

We offer educational support for students, equipping them with the tools they need to become confident, independent learners who find joy in learning!

05/14/2025

Top Learning Accommodations Every Parent or Caregiver Should Know

Accommodations are adjustments made in the educational environment to support students with diverse learning needs. They do not change the curriculum’s content but instead provide alternate ways for students to access material and demonstrate knowledge. These changes aim to ensure equity in learning without compromising academic standards.

Learning accommodations are critical tools in supporting students with learning differences as they help ensure access to education.

03/19/2025

💪 Strengthen Student Engagement Through Summer 💪
Rather than relying on a cookie-cutter summer program, we can work with you to create a highly tailored plan to boost engagement and make measurable progress toward learning goals!

Our educational therapists and specialists use their expertise in evidence-based approaches and a deep understanding of learning disabilities to support students from K to adulthood.

☎️ Contact us to schedule a free consultation today!

https://strategiesforlearning.com/summer-support/