Nature and Needs: Recent Episodes
Irene Van Riper Ed. D., A/AOGPE
A Special Education teacher in a metropolitan area takes her job into the homes of children with severe disabilities, homebound students. The challenges are many. Then, the pandemic arrived, and this teacher had to bring virtual learning into the home.
A Special Education teacher in a metropolitan area takes her job into the homes of children with severe disabilities, homebound students. The challenges are many. Then, the pandemic arrived, and this teacher had to bring virtual learning into the home.
Alecia speaks about her sister, Kenna, who has severe disabilities. What it was like growing up in a family with an amazing mother, an absent father and a sister incapable of caring for herself. And how life evolved as Alecia became the last caregiver. Its a story of joy and heartbreak, loss and discovery. Its about the incredible strength of love.
Teresa takes on the public education system and teaches them a thing or two about dyslexia. Her son starts reading with the help of Orton Gillingham tutoring and learns to cope with his disabilities. Mom's presentation to the school goes viral!
Part 2 of an interview with Dr. Suzanne Trueblood about living with dyslexia and how to handle some of the effects of this disability, such as anxiety. How success can be found by chasing away the "Big Black Cloud". An excellent program for anyone who is faced with the challenges of dyslexia.
While a young boy with dyslexia goes to battle with reading, his mother, Teresa, grapples with her school disrict. Mom tries to learn all she can about this disability so she can help her son, and discovers the roots of dyslexia go deeper in her family than she thought. Its an uphill trek as Teresa tries to educate the educators.
The first of a two part interview about dyslexia with Dr. Suzanne Trueblood, a Learning Specialist and Cognitive Scientist with over 30 years of working with children with dyslexia. Dr. Trueblood and Dr. Van Riper examine the sources and effects of anxiety (the "Big Black Cloud") on students, and discuss successful strategies and compensations.