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Visual-Spatial Learners and Reading Comprehension

On January 27, 2024 By Teresa Currivan, LMFTIn Children

Let's understand what is going on between some student’s ability to tell us what is in their head when they have read something, or even when they have learned something in class. This is a visual-spatial conundrum that we can easily get to the bottom of. 

What Do We Know About Neurodivergent Girls? 

On October 9, 2022June 11, 2024 By Teresa Currivan, LMFTIn Children, Neurodiversity, Parenting, Special Education, Twice Exceptional

Since neurodivergent brains are just beginning to be understood, female neurodivergent brains are even less so. I am only about the touch the tip of the iceberg here, but I hope I open up some possibilities for others to explore the topic further.

“Smart” Is Not a Side Thing

On September 2, 2021August 9, 2023 By Teresa Currivan, LMFTIn Children, Education

Differently wired and a mystery? Don't forget the smart part.

Teresa Currivan, LMFT, Parent Coach

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Teresa's Blog, "Neurodivergent Musings...."

  • Are We Accurately Assessing Our Non-Verbal Students?
  • Understanding Gus Means Understanding Neurodiversity
  • Visual-Spatial Learners and Reading Comprehension
  • What Is Healing? | Parenting Neurodivergent Part I
  • Neurodivergence and Sound: The Implications of Central Auditory Processing Disorder 

Teresa Currivan, LMFT, Parent Coach

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