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Executive Functioning, Helping My Child At Home Ascend SMARTER Intervention Executive Functioning, Helping My Child At Home Ascend SMARTER Intervention

When should a student take responsibility for their learning?

Empower students with learning disabilities to become independent learners! Explore the journey of developing intrinsic motivation and building positive relationships. Unlock the potential for self-discovery, embracing unique learning styles, and fostering strengths. Middle school becomes a crucial phase for cultivating skills that extend beyond interventions, paving the way for a lifetime of confident, independent learning. Dive into the transformative approach advocated by Barbara McCombs to create a supportive learning environment.

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Executive Functioning, Helping My Child At Home Ascend SMARTER Intervention Executive Functioning, Helping My Child At Home Ascend SMARTER Intervention

Why Can't My Child Follow Directions?

Parents and teachers often mention that it is hard for their dyslexic child or student to follow directions. There are many possible reasons for this and causes can overlap.

The most common reason could be a weakness in one or more learning micro-skills.

Micro-skills are the foundation of learning. We tend to think of intelligence as one specific thing.

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