by Steve Weed | Jun 16, 2015 | Blog, Reading, Visual Processing
When a child struggles with reading we often look to their effort or the teaching method as the source of the problem. After all, if they tried harder, or if we cater to their optimum learning style, chances are good the information will click and they will be on...
by Bonnie Landau | Oct 24, 2012 | Blog, Reading
I just got back from Irlen Screener Training and I have discovered something incredible: I see distortions when I read. The reason this is incredible is because I had no idea I had this problem. This realization has changed my world for the better! Irlen Syndrome is...
by Bonnie Landau | Jul 15, 2012 | Auditory Processing, Blog
Last week I read a story that brought tears to my eyes because it involved changing the perceptions of a very young girl, Grace. Almost 11 years old, Grace has been diagnosed with auditory processing disorder (APD). Her parents have done a lot to try and help her, but...
by Bonnie Landau | Aug 15, 2011 | Blog, Neuroplasticity, TBI
“Mommy, I smell smoke,” Michael said. “Smoke?” I questioned. “Yes, really stinky smoke,” he replied. Then I noticed the tar vat in the lane next to us. Indeed he smelled some of the ickiest smoke possible — melted tar. And then I got really excited. He was smelling...
by Bonnie Landau | Jul 20, 2011 | Blog, Neuroplasticity, TBI
Most parents get excited when their child builds a complex K’nex kit or figure out a super hard math problem, but today I am thrilled to share that my son stood as still as a statue! Before neurofeedback standing still was not an option for Michael. No matter how hard...
by Bonnie Landau | Jun 17, 2011 | Blog, Neuroplasticity, TBI
I always hold my breath when an assessment is complete, and when our son had his QEEG brain map I approached the results anxiously. Having been through dozens of these, I still can never get used to hearing what is “wrong” with my son. And so I find I have to focus on...
