by Stephen McCrocklin | Feb 6, 2020 | ADHD, Assessment, Child Development, Events, Langsford, Reading, Research, School
It can be difficult to sort out the facts about ADHD, so we invited an expert in the field to speak to education professionals at Langsford. Steve Johnson, M.D., Ph.D., shared the latest evidence-based information about ADHD. It is not just being hyper or having a...
by Stephen McCrocklin | Jan 16, 2020 | Comprehension, Reading
Does your child struggle to understand what they read sometimes? There are several skills you can work on with your child at home to improve their reading comprehension. 1) Ask Questions Avoid questions that are direct recall and instead ask questions like “what do...
by Stephen McCrocklin | Jul 11, 2019 | Dyslexia, Lasting Gains, Reading
Does your child “hate” reading? Often, children who “hate” reading find it difficult, exhausting, and therefore unenjoyable. If your child is struggling with reading, it’s imperative that they receive explicit reading instruction so that reading becomes easier for...
by Stephen McCrocklin | Jun 25, 2019 | Reading, Summer
Background knowledge is a crucial piece of the language comprehension process. Your child may be able to read a story perfectly fine, but unless they have learned about the context of the story previously, they may be confused by the content. Working on increasing...
by Stephen McCrocklin | Jun 6, 2019 | Reading, Summer
How do you prevent the “summer slide”? Reading, reading, and more reading! When kids are engaged in reading during the summer, they are much better prepared for the school year ahead. Luckily, there are nearly endless opportunities to help keep your children motivated...
by Stephen McCrocklin | Apr 22, 2019 | Assessment, books, Child Development, Comprehension, Dyslexia, Events, Fluency, Langsford, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Reading, Research, Spelling, Tests, Vocabulary, Writing
Have you ever been a bit confused when interpreting educational tests? What are the best practices? In a recent presentation, Stephen McCrocklin, Langsford’s Executive Director, gave an overview of several educational evaluations that are commonly used by...
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