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Why Won’t My Child Even Try? Understanding Learned Helplessness in Children With Dyslexia and ADHD
By Troy Hubbell, CALT | Certified Academic Language Therapist | Your Dyslexia Expert You have seen it. One moment your child is engaged and excited. The next, something shifts. Their eyes go flat. They shut down completely. And no matter what you say or do, they cannot seem to access what you know they know. What you are watching is called learned helplessness. It is one of the most common and least talked-about challenges facing children with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learni
Troy Hubbell
Sep 37 min read


Dyslexia Early Intervention: Why Waiting Is the Wrong Choice
By: Troy Hubbell - Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) and CERI-certified Dyslexia Specialist, M.A., B.A "They Just Need More Time": Why This Advice Hurts Kids with Dyslexia 'They just need a little more time' is some of the most common advice parents hear when their child is struggling to read or spell in the early grades. It is well-meaning, and often heartfelt, but when dyslexia is involved, waiting is almost always the worst thing you can do. Early intervention f
Troy Hubbell
Jun 17 min read
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