Learning Disorders Across the Lifespan

Career

Vocational Services for Individuals With Learning Disorders

Jessica Broitman Ph.D. on August 8, 2023

A comprehensive assessment and development of an Individualized Plan for Employment (IEP) offers a blueprint for what type of job training will serve you best.

A comprehensive assessment and development of an Individualized Plan for Employment (IEP) offers a blueprint for what type of job training will serve you best.

Neurodiversity

IPEs Can Provide Job Support for Neurodiverse Individuals

Jessica Broitman Ph.D. on July 25, 2023

Free Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services can help you get and keep a job. VR can create an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) to help you achieve your employment goals.

Free Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services can help you get and keep a job. VR can create an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) to help you achieve your employment goals.

Neurodiversity

Who Is Eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation Programs?

Jessica Broitman Ph.D. on July 19, 2023

Neurodiverse individuals and those with learning disabilities can receive free Vocational Rehabilitation services that can help them to get and keep a job. Here's how it works.

Neurodiverse individuals and those with learning disabilities can receive free Vocational Rehabilitation services that can help them to get and keep a job. Here's how it works.

Career

How to Apply for Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Jessica Broitman Ph.D. on July 12, 2023

Neurodiverse and/or individuals with LDs are eligible to receive free vocational rehabilitation (VR) services. Learn the 4 characteristics of the VR process and what VR can offer.

Neurodiverse and/or individuals with LDs are eligible to receive free vocational rehabilitation (VR) services. Learn the 4 characteristics of the VR process and what VR can offer.

Education

Alternative Paths Exist for Those With Learning Disabilities

Jessica Broitman Ph.D. on July 5, 2023

Neurodiverse students and those with learning disorders might prefer to enter the job force following high school. Help is available through the Vocational Rehabilitation Program.

Neurodiverse students and those with learning disorders might prefer to enter the job force following high school. Help is available through the Vocational Rehabilitation Program.

Education

What Accommodations Can Students With LD Ask for at College?

Jessica Broitman Ph.D. on June 12, 2023

When working with neurodiverse students with learning disabilities, it's important to know what kinds of accommodations they might need and can get in order to succeed in college.

When working with neurodiverse students with learning disabilities, it's important to know what kinds of accommodations they might need and can get in order to succeed in college.

Neurodiversity

3 Levels of Support for Neurodiverse Students at College

Jessica Broitman Ph.D. on June 1, 2023

Colleges have three levels of support, offering a continuum of services, and it is helpful to understand them when working with neurodiverse students with LDs.

Colleges have three levels of support, offering a continuum of services, and it is helpful to understand them when working with neurodiverse students with LDs.

Education

What Does Disability Support Look Like in College?

Jessica Broitman Ph.D. on May 23, 2023

The disability service model at college is very different from the one high schoolers (and their parents) are used to.

The disability service model at college is very different from the one high schoolers (and their parents) are used to.

Neurodiversity

Applying to College for Students With LDs or Neurodiversity

Jessica Broitman Ph.D. on May 15, 2023

The college application process is a daunting task for any student. It can be even harder for those who have a learning disability or neurodiversity and their families.

The college application process is a daunting task for any student. It can be even harder for those who have a learning disability or neurodiversity and their families.

Neurodiversity

Self-Advocacy Is Always an Important Skill

Jessica Broitman Ph.D. on May 8, 2023

Students with learning disabilities are surprised when the responsibility for acquiring accommodations or services shifts from the school to them. Self-advocacy becomes critical!

Students with learning disabilities are surprised when the responsibility for acquiring accommodations or services shifts from the school to them. Self-advocacy becomes critical!

Education

12 Factors to Consider When Beginning a College Search

Jessica Broitman Ph.D. on May 1, 2023

Choosing a college when you have a learning disorder can be a confusing process requiring thoughtful consideration.

Choosing a college when you have a learning disorder can be a confusing process requiring thoughtful consideration.

Education

Words Matter: Moving Away From “Special Interests”

Jessica Broitman Ph.D. on April 24, 2023

"Special interests” sounds like a neutral phrase. But it puts the" interests" in question. Let’s retire “special” interests and lead with your student’s preferences.

"Special interests” sounds like a neutral phrase. But it puts the" interests" in question. Let’s retire “special” interests and lead with your student’s preferences.

Mating

Teaching Life Skills, Including Friendship and Dating

Jessica Broitman Ph.D. on April 18, 2023

Life skills are needed as your clients gain Independence. Here's how to support their desires regarding friendship, dating, and gender and sexual identity.

Life skills are needed as your clients gain Independence. Here's how to support their desires regarding friendship, dating, and gender and sexual identity.

Education

10 Ways to Improve Communications With an LD Child

Jessica Broitman Ph.D. on April 11, 2023

As a parent, the most important thing you can do for your child with a learning disability is to show that you care about their feelings and perceptions.

As a parent, the most important thing you can do for your child with a learning disability is to show that you care about their feelings and perceptions.

Education

Working With Families of Children With a Learning Disorder

Jessica Broitman Ph.D. on April 5, 2023

Parenting a child with a learning disorder can present rewards and trials. We work closely with our client’s parents to help them best respond to their child with LD.

Parenting a child with a learning disorder can present rewards and trials. We work closely with our client’s parents to help them best respond to their child with LD.

Education

Listen and Learn When Treating Children With Learning Disabilities

Jessica Broitman Ph.D. on March 28, 2023

Ask your student what is most pressing to them and listen to their answers.

Ask your student what is most pressing to them and listen to their answers.

Education

Treating Sensory and Environmental Challenges

Jessica Broitman Ph.D. on March 20, 2023

Sensory and environmental sensitivities can often go unnoticed, even by the affected person. Experimenting with simple treatments can help.

Sensory and environmental sensitivities can often go unnoticed, even by the affected person. Experimenting with simple treatments can help.

Education

Using a Team Approach for Students With Learning Disorders

Jessica Broitman Ph.D. on March 13, 2023

Treating a child with an LD often requires a team with many supporting players. Who should be on the team?

Treating a child with an LD often requires a team with many supporting players. Who should be on the team?

Education

6 Key Questions When Choosing Schools for Children With LDs

Jessica Broitman Ph.D. on March 6, 2023

Here are the most important ways to evaluate a school for a student with learning issues, as well as the characteristics of an ideal school.

Here are the most important ways to evaluate a school for a student with learning issues, as well as the characteristics of an ideal school.

Education

Choosing a School for Children With Learning Disorders

Jessica Broitman Ph.D. on February 27, 2023

Public or private school? How do you know which option is best for a child with a learning disorder?

Public or private school? How do you know which option is best for a child with a learning disorder?