Extra-Step Tutoring Learning Disorder Program
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Houston Area In-Home Tutoring
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ADD & ADHD -- Dyslexia -- Dysgraphia -- Dyscalculia
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Identifying A Learning Disability In Your Child
Links To Helpful Learning Disorder Sites & Other Information
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What We Offer
Extra-Step Tutoring offers in-home, one-on-on, individualized lessons to all K - 12th Grade students & Adults with Learning Disorders.
We will work with you or your student on any and all subjects they are struggling with.
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Identifying A Learning Disability In Your Child
Do you think your child might have a Learning Disability?
If so, click here to read a useful article from Schwab Learning to help you identify the signs and symptoms.
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A Letter From Our Owner
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Hello,
As owner of Extra-Step Tutoring, I constantly supervise our teachers to ensure that our students with learning disorders are getting the attention they need and deserve.
Along with information on our tutoring services, we've included links, articles and other interesting things to help you understand what your child is going through. If you have a link or anything else that you'd like to see on our site, please contact our webmaster, by clicking here.
If you have any questions regarding our individualized tutoring services for your child, please do not hesitate to contact me or one of our teachers, by clicking on the "Contact Us" button above..
If you would like to talk with someone about your child's learning disorder, or want more information on whether or not your child has a learning disorder, please contact us.
Thanks,
Jana McKelroy
Owner, Extra-Step Tutoring & Note-Able Expressions
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ADD -- ADHD
Attention Deficit Disorder & Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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How To Tell If Your Child Might Have ADD or ADHD
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ADD -- ADHD DEFINITIONS
ADD
Attention Deficit Disorder (without hyperactivity). In
comparison to ADHD, this condition is characterized by fewer serious conduct
problems, less impulsivity, greater sluggishness, greater anxiety, and greater
depressed mood. Children suffering from this condition exhibit inattention,
disorganization and difficulty completing tasks.
ADHD
A condition in which a child exhibits signs of developmentally inappropriate hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. These characteristics are usually present before the age of 7. ADHD is similar to "Attention Deficit Disorder," except emphasis is placed on the hyperactivity. Either ADD or ADHD is acceptable language. (www.spannj.org/BasicRights/appendix_i.htm)
To read a Schwab Learning Article for more information on ADD/ADHD click here.
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How To Tell If Your Child Might Have ADD or ADHD
There are many signs that might indicate your child has ADD/ADHD. The inability to focus on one thing for an extended amount of time, being easily distractable (more than most young children), low grades and sloppy or incomplete homework are just a few of the signs.
Here's an excellent example that was given once, on the behavior of a child with ADD/ADHD. Jason was told to clean up his room, which wasn't very messy, but his mom liked him to keep it neat to help him stay focused and organized. On his way to his room, Jason picked up a toy he'd left out. After picking it up, he noticed an accessory from it was missing. He started to look for the missing piece. As he searched for the missing piece, he came across another toy's accessory and wondered where it's owner was. Jason took 30 minutes to reach his room to start cleaning, only because his mom noticed he'd gotten distracted and put him back on the right track.
Kids with ADD/ADHD usually never mean to lose track of their first objective, but they are easily thrown off course by something along the way.
If your child's teacher or school has suggested that your child be tested for ADD/ADHD, be sure to get complete information on all the facts and issues prior to the testing, so that you are in the know when the results come back. This also helps you prepare yourself and your child in what to expect.
Click here to read an article by Schwab Learning if you are considering the fact that your child might have ADD/ADHD.
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Living With ADD/ADHD
If your child has been diagnosed with this disorder, here are 5 things you might do to help them:
1- Help keep them organized.
Make lists for them and be rewarding when they get them done on schedule.
Chores, like taking out the trash, cleaning their room, and finishing their homework are some of the things you might list for them to do.
Make a chart of their morning, afternoon and night time routines.
By seeing it on paper, they tend to get less distracted and remember little things, like brushing their teeth or putting away their dirty clothes.
2- Try to stay positive.
Children with ADD/ADHD need positive reinforcement.
Negativity commonly goes along with ADD, and by staying positive yourself, your child will tend to look on the brighter side of things along with you.
It can be very frustrating for parents to deal with the daily issues that arise from living with ADD.
Try to focus more on the good things they accomplish daily. When reminding them of the things they forgot or did wrong, try to remember the good stuff.
When punishing, remember to say things like, "You did really good when you remembered to brush your teeth, but you didn't get all your night time stuff done, you need to make sure you check the list before you finish each night."
3- Talk with other parents of ADD children.
There are many support groups out there to help you. Your child's school might have some information on these groups.
Schwab Learning has a very helpful message board, designed just for you. Click here to check it out.
4- Stay connected with your child's teacher(s).
By staying informed on projects, due dates and general homework, you can help your child get the upper hand on school.
ADD kids tend to forget big assignments. Be sure that you and their teacher stay in touch, so that you can help them prepare for whatever is coming up.
Simple reward systems work great for kids, even better for kids with ADD. Be sure that your rewards are healthy for your child though.
A point system is usually a good idea. When they do something good, they get a set amount of points for what they did. If something is forgotten, they lose the points instead. When they reach your preset point goal, they get a reward.
5- Look into tutoring.
If your child is having trouble in school, private attention may be what they need to get back on track.
Especially in public schools, it is sometimes hard for a teacher to give a child the personal and individual attention they need.
Private tutoring allows your child to not only get the extra homework help, that you might not have time to give, but it also gives them someone they can look to when things get tough.
Sometimes, older children especially, have trouble communicating with their parents, even kids without a learning disability. Normally, a student will connect with his/her private teacher and they will feel more comfortable talking about the things that are hard for them in school.
Even if you don't get help from Extra-Step Tutoring, please consider getting help from someone. It could help your child in many ways.
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DYSLEXIA
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How To Tell If Your Child Might Have Dyslexia
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DYSLEXIA DEFINITION
Dyslexia
Is a specific and severe form of a learning disability. It is a reading disability typified by problems in expressive or receptive, oral or written language. Problems may emerge in reading, spelling, writing, speaking, or listening. (People with dyslexia often show talent in areas that require visual, spatial, and motor integration.) (web4.org/WappingersSEPAC/Definitions.htm)
To read a Schwab Learning article about defining dyslexia, click here.
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How To Tell If Your Child Might Have Dyslexia
Most kids have problems in school at one time or another. Ask yourself and the teacher if your child has shown these characteristics to a greater degree than normal over a period of time and in different environments, e.g., school, home, child care.
Ages 6-11
Has difficulty pronouncing words, may reverse or substitute
parts of words
Has difficulty carrying out a sequence of directions
Doesn't hear fine differences in words; e.g., writes "pin" for
"pen"
Has problems stating thoughts in an organized way
Confuses the order of letters in words
Doesn't recognize words previously learned
Spells a word several different ways; doesn't recognize the correct version
Has poor reading comprehension
Ages 12-adult
Has difficulty remembering what he/she just read
Has difficulty concentrating when reading or writing
Is unable to tell important information from unimportant details
Spells poorly; misspelling is not phonetic
Has problems taking notes accurately
Has difficulty organizing and completing written projects
The above information was an excerpt from the Schwab Learning article that can be found by click here.
If your child's teacher or school has suggested that your child be tested for Dyslexia, be sure to get complete information on all the facts and issues prior to the testing, so that you are in the know when the results come back. This also helps you prepare yourself and your child in what to expect.
For more detailed information or to ask a specific question, please click here to contact us.
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Living With Dyslexia
Dyslexia can be very frustrating for your child, even more so than it can be for you, as a parent of a child with dyslexia.
Please remember that when helping your child deal and live with their troubles.
Children, especially older children, are embarrassed, sometimes to the point of denial, when they are unable to keep up with their classmates. By remembering that their dyslexia is just an extra hurdle, not an unclimbable mountain, you and your child together can overcome this problem.
Private tutoring is always a good idea for children with dyslexia.
Their teachers in school have trouble finding the time to give each child the personal and individual attention they need and deserve.
Having a private tutor, who is familiar and up to date with your child's difficulties can help them confront the issues they deal with in the classroom. Also, a tutor can spend the time needed on the specific details of the problems your child has in school as an individual.
Even if you don't get help from Extra-Step Tutoring, please consider tutoring from someone. It could help your child in many ways.
For more detailed information or to ask a specific question, please click here to contact us.
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DYSGRAPHIA
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How To Tell If Your Child Might Have Dysgraphia.
How Can Tutoring Help Students With Dysgraphia?
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Dysgraphia Definition
Dysgraphia
A writing disorder that causes people to have difficulty forming letters or writing within a defined space. People with this disorder need extra time and effort to write neatly. Despite their efforts, their handwriting may be almost illegible. (web4.org/WappingersSEPAC/Definitions.htm)
To read a Schwab Learning article about defining dysgraphia, click here.
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How To Tell If Your Child Might Have Dysgraphia
Just having bad handwriting doesn't mean a person has dysgraphia. Since dysgraphia is a processing disorder, difficulties can change throughout a lifetime. However, since writing is a developmental process — children learn the motor skills needed to write, while learning the thinking skills needed to communicate on paper — difficulties can also overlap.
If a person has trouble in any of the areas below, additional help may be
beneficial.
Tight, awkward pencil grip and body position
Illegible handwriting
Avoiding writing or drawing tasks
Tiring quickly while writing
Saying words out loud while writing
Unfinished or omitted words in sentences
Difficulty organizing thoughts on paper
Difficulty with syntax structure and grammar
Large gap between written ideas and understanding demonstrated through speech.
The above information was an excerpt from the Schwab Learning article that can be found by click here.
If your child's teacher or school has suggested that your child be tested for Dysgraphia, be sure to get complete information on all the facts and issues prior to the testing, so that you are in the know when the results come back. This also helps you prepare yourself and your child in what to expect.
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How Can Tutoring Help Students With Dysgraphia?
By working with a tutor, your child can get the individual attention he or she needs at any age to live with dysgraphia.
In one-on-one tutoring, your child will be able to practice writing, improve on other ways to communicate their thoughts and find ways to deal with their problems that will help in school and while doing homework.
Even if you don't get help from Extra-Step Tutoring, please consider tutoring from someone. It could help your child in many ways.
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DYSCALCULIA
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How To Tell If Your Child Might Have Dyscalculia.
How Can Tutoring Help Students With Dyscalculia?
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Dyscalculia Definition
Dyscalculia
Causes people to have problems doing arithmetic and grasping mathematical concepts. While many people have problems with math, a person with dyscalculia has a much more difficult time solving basic math problems than his or her peers.(web4.org/WappingersSEPAC/Definitions.htm)
To read a Schwab Learning article about defining dyscalculia, click here.
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How To Tell If Your Child Might Have Dyscalculia.
Since math disabilities are varied, the signs that a person may have a difficulty in this area can be just as varied. However, having difficulty learning math skills does not necessarily mean a person has a learning disability. All students learn at different paces, and particularly among young people, it takes time and practice for formal math procedures to make practical sense.
If a person has trouble in any of the areas below, additional help may be beneficial.
Good at speaking, reading, and writing, but slow to develop
counting and math problem-solving skills
Good memory for printed words, but difficulty reading numbers, or recalling
numbers in sequence
Good with general math concepts, but frustrated when specific computation
and organization skills need to be used
Trouble with the concept of time — chronically late, difficulty remembering
schedules, trouble with approximating how long something will take
Poor sense of direction, easily disoriented and easily confused by changes
in routine
Poor long term memory of concepts — can do math functions one day,
but is unable to repeat them the next day
Poor mental math ability — trouble estimating grocery costs or counting
days until vacation
Difficulty playing strategy games like chess, bridge or role-playing video
games
Difficulty keeping score when playing board and card games.
The above information was an excerpt from the Schwab Learning article that can be found by click here.
If your child's teacher or school has suggested that your child be tested for Dyscalculia, be sure to get complete information on all the facts and issues prior to the testing, so that you are in the know when the results come back. This also helps you prepare yourself and your child in what to expect.
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How Can Tutoring Help Students With Dyscalculia?
Having a private tutor for a student with dyscalculia, can help a student work on the ideas and difficulties they may have, and it can also help them prepare for new topics coming up in school.
By working with your child's classroom teacher, a private tutor can begin introducing new ideas to them before they are introduced to the class as a whole. This helps avoid the pressure of new concepts and ideas.
Even if you don't get help from Extra-Step Tutoring, please consider getting help from someone. It could help your child deal with the troubles they are having in school.
To read a very insightful Schwab Learning article on Dyscalculia, please click here.
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Links To Helpful Learning Disorder Sites & Other Information
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GENERAL LEARNING DISORDER LINKS
LINKS FOR OTHER LEARNING DISORDERS
LINKS TO HOUSTON AREA PROGRAMS & OTHER SITES
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GENERAL LEARNING DISORDER LINKS
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This site provides excellent material and information. A site with this ranking may also offer free membership and/or newsletters.
This site is easy to navigate & understand. It may also provide a search that will help with finding the information you are looking for.
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This site offers informative material and articles. This site may also provide free memberships and/or newsletters.
Though this rating is very similar to a 5-star rating, this site might not be quite as easy to navigate or it may not provide as much information.
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This site offers information and articles on your topic. Though it may be informative, it might be hard to navigate, might not offer a search or a few other things.
This site will provide you with information, but it might not be written for parents or it's correct audience.
Also, 3 star sites may charge for membership, or only offer detailed information to paying members.
