This week, the Scholastic Parents team visited the Understood.org offices to chat with two experts about understanding learning differences and ways parents can be advocates for their children. Watch the full video right here (or click here!), and scroll down to see some highlights from the conversation!
We’re live! Join us and @UnderstoodOrg for “Understanding Learning Challenges: How to Be Your Child’s Advocate” —> https://t.co/lxS8yBVDxj pic.twitter.com/ZDynmeWZUN
— Scholastic Parents (@ScholParents) October 26, 2017
“Learning differences impact how you learn, not what you can learn.” -@serenakappes #BeUnderstood #LDMonth
— Scholastic Parents (@ScholParents) October 26, 2017
Watch: https://t.co/lxS8yBVDxj pic.twitter.com/QZgKu9QpUo
“@UnderstoodOrg uses learning/attention issues instead of other vocab b/c…accessible, non-stigmatized term for parents.” -@understoodbob pic.twitter.com/mqJM2jr0By
— Scholastic Parents (@ScholParents) October 26, 2017
“It didn’t happen overnight…but she [daughter] knows that she can overcome any challenge and she works to do it.” #BeUnderstood #LDMonth pic.twitter.com/kyUYpIHI6x
— Scholastic Parents (@ScholParents) October 26, 2017
“Listen to what your child’s saying to you, far more than you telling. Open-ended questions get good suggestions.” -@understoodbob #LDMonth pic.twitter.com/dnR9iXO64v
— Scholastic Parents (@ScholParents) October 26, 2017
“The more you can do that is applied to actual learning and authentic work [will build memory best].” @Understoodbob https://t.co/lxS8yBVDxj pic.twitter.com/QTsfX9XScg
— Scholastic Parents (@ScholParents) October 26, 2017
“Learning and attention issues aren’t related to intelligence. Kids [with them] are as intelligent as any other child.” -@understoodbob pic.twitter.com/1OmrE3X0w3
— Scholastic Parents (@ScholParents) October 26, 2017
“[Reading] was a battle before I understood the issue…teachers can mistake these issues for low intelligence.” https://t.co/lxS8yBVDxj pic.twitter.com/RwXZKItHOk
— Scholastic Parents (@ScholParents) October 26, 2017
“If you see a child struggling in a particular area…that’s not laziness. It’s a response to a particular frustration.” @understoodbob pic.twitter.com/LGr7m6lBks
— Scholastic Parents (@ScholParents) October 26, 2017
“How can I describe what I’m seeing? That will help professionals around you rally to the idea of advocating for your child.” @understoodbob pic.twitter.com/Pqp1DEYOmk
— Scholastic Parents (@ScholParents) October 26, 2017
“Not every program works for every kid…if they can’t find out what the deficits are, you need to find someone who can.” #BeUnderstood pic.twitter.com/bPomnV393w
— Scholastic Parents (@ScholParents) October 26, 2017
“You may need to try a few approaches to find the one that works for your child…each one is a little bit different.” -@understoodbob pic.twitter.com/mAjiZlkOJc
— Scholastic Parents (@ScholParents) October 26, 2017
“Monitor closely how your [child with attention challenges] interacts with online schools & the environment…shape it on your observations.” pic.twitter.com/dnJjsJnX1E
— Scholastic Parents (@ScholParents) October 26, 2017
“The earlier you let your child advocate for themselves, the better…When your child can ask for extra help, teachers are happy to help.” pic.twitter.com/y3GFJCvMWn
— Scholastic Parents (@ScholParents) October 26, 2017
Thanks for tuning in, asking questions & to @UnderstoodOrg for hosting! #BeUnderstood
— Scholastic Parents (@ScholParents) October 26, 2017
WATCH the full conversation: https://t.co/9y5w9qcJL8 pic.twitter.com/sxrMwHl08Y
