A Key Skill for Your Child’s Math Development- Understanding Subitizing
A Key Skill for Your Child’s Math Development- Understanding Subitizing As an education therapist with nearly 20 years of experience in the classroom, I’ve seen how crucial it is for children to develop a strong foundation in mathematics from a young age. One key skill that often comes into play is subitizing, which is the […]
Overcoming Procrastination with the Pareto Principle: A Proven Strategy for Individuals with ADHD- Dr. C Powell
Overcoming Procrastination with the Pareto Principle: A Proven Strategy for Individuals with ADHD Procrastination is a common challenge, especially for individuals with ADHD, where distractions can easily take center stage. But what if there was a way to focus your efforts, minimize distractions, and maximize productivity? Enter the Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 […]
Empowering Parents – Rating Scales and Checklists to Inform Parents (and medical providers)
Dr. Christine Powell As an Educational Therapist, I believe that parents are essential partners in shaping their child’s future. In my practice, I utilize rating scales and checklists to empower parents to actively engage in assessing and supporting their child’s learning and behavioral needs, especially for conditions like ADHD. These tools allow me to gather […]
Understanding ADHD Assessments: A Parent’s Guide with Dr. Christine Powell, EdD
As an Educational Therapist, I’ve observed how ADHD traits often run in families. Parents frequently notice ADHD patterns in their children and then recognize similar behaviors in themselves. This realization can be an important step in understanding ADHD’s hereditary nature. In this blog post, we’ll explore the value of ADHD self-assessments and how they can […]
The Importance of Executive Functioning Skills for Student Success: Dr. Christine Powell
Unveiling the Link Between Decision-Making and Social Struggles in Children with ADHD 🎯By Dr. Christine Powell
By Dr. Chrisitine Powell, Education Therapist and Founder of LearningByConnecting Education Therapy As a mother of a child with ADHD and a professional education therapist, I’m captivated by recent research about the connection between decision-making deficits and social challenges faced by children and adolescents with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In a groundbreaking study titled “Suboptimal […]
Bet Your Child Doesn’t Know How To Tell Time Using an Analog Clock and Why That’s a Problem
By Dr. Christine Powell, Ed.D, MS. Ed. Why Don’t Our Kids Know How to Tell Time Using an Analog Clock? I recall sitting in class as a student, fixated on the classroom clock as it slowly ticked away, every second stretching out like an eternity…especially towards the end of the school day. Nowadays, students […]
Special Needs Moms – Circle of Strength Interview with Christine Powell NOVEMBER 22, 2023 With VALERIE ARBEAU
Special Needs Moms – Circle of Strength https://www.buzzsprout.com/2227173/14016048 Interview with Christine Powell an education therapist with a background in special education, sports medicine and education research. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2227173/14016048
“More Joy for Mama this Holiday Season” – Easy Ways to Decrease Stress & Build Resilience In Our Kids
These are my notes for an upcoming Podcast magazine interview. This is Lacie’s brainchild with Mama Simpatico. This holiday edition is entitled: It’s entitled “More Joy for Mama this Holiday Season, and it is out Nov. 9th. Here is the link: https://village.mamasimpatico.com/ Â @mamaSimpatico @learningbyconnecting OK- Here is my brain dump: Â Studies show […]
“Embracing the Upside: The Bright Side of ADHD- It isn’t all sucky!”
Title: “Embracing the Upside: The Bright Side of ADHD” Living with ADHD comes with its challenges, but let’s take a moment to celebrate the many ways in which having ADHD doesn’t suck. It’s time to shine a light on the positive aspects that often go unnoticed. Here’s a refreshing perspective on the strengths and unique […]