October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! To help correct the abundance of myths and misconceptions about this common learning disorder, we are doing some “myth busting” all month! Each week in October we’ll be sharing the following myths and facts to...
Conference time can make any parent (and student!) feel nervous or worried – especially if you anticipate certain issues related to academic performance or behavior may be addressed. So how you can you make the most of the brief time with your child’s teacher and keep...
Back to school time is here and parents want to make sure their students are set up for success! For a second year in a row, WDRB’s Gina Glaros has asked Dr. Wright to share some information to help parents – this time around, for a story about learning and behavioral...
It’s hard to believe that back-to-school time is already here! Many families struggle with re-establishing a routine. Here are some tips to ease back in to early mornings and busy days: #1- Get the right amount of sleep Summer tends to alter students’ sleep schedules....
Tiger Woods. Michael Phelps. Barbara Walters. Bruce Willis. Marilyn Monroe. Joe Biden. Samuel L. Jackson. What do all of these famous people have in common? Each of them was able to overcome a speech disorder. Many of them went on to reach great success – often in a...
It’s hard to believe another school year is coming to an end and summer is right around the corner! While the season of swimming pools, sports camps and family vacations is fun-filled, often students experience the “summer slide” – or loss of skills and knowledge that...
