Resources for Families and Educators
When your child is struggling with reading, organization, or school confidence, it can feel hard to know where to begin. Over the years, I’ve gathered a few trusted resources that families often find helpful.
These articles, books, and research summaries offer clear, practical information about learning differences, executive function, and IEP support. Everything here reflects the same approach I take in my work, warm, calm, and grounded in what truly helps students grow.
Whether your family is seeking tutoring on the North Shore, guidance through an IEP or 504 plan, or strategies for executive function support, these resources are a helpful place to start.
Resources for Families and Educators
When your child is struggling with reading, organization, or school confidence, it can feel hard to know where to begin. Over the years, I’ve gathered a few trusted resources that families often find helpful.
These articles, books, and research summaries offer clear, practical information about learning differences, executive function, and IEP support. Everything here reflects the same approach I take in my work, warm, calm, and grounded in what truly helps students grow.
Whether your family is seeking tutoring on the North Shore, guidance through an IEP or 504 plan, or strategies for executive function support, these resources are a helpful place to start.
Talking About Learning Differences
Helping kids understand how they learn often builds confidence and motivation. These resources share ideas and language families can use when talking about learning differences at home.
Explaining learning differences in simple, positive terms
Focusing on strengths and curiosity
Encouraging kids to find their own words
Conversations like these are often the starting point for change. When children feel understood and supported, they’re more open to trying new strategies and building skills that help them thrive.
If you’d like to read more about how to talk with your child about learning differences, these resources are a great place to start:
Talking About Learning Differences
Helping kids understand how they learn often builds confidence and motivation. These resources share ideas and language families can use when talking about learning differences at home.
Explaining learning differences in simple, positive terms
Focusing on strengths and curiosity
Encouraging kids to find their own words
Conversations like these are often the starting point for change. When children feel understood and supported, they’re more open to trying new strategies and building skills that help them thrive.
If you’d like to read more about how to talk with your child about learning differences, these resources are a great place to start:
Quick Fact Sheets
These short, research-based fact sheets offer clear overviews of common learning differences. They’re ideal for parents and educators who want reliable, easy-to-read information on topics like ADHD, dyslexia, and neurodiversity.
Quick Fact Sheets
These short, research-based fact sheets offer clear overviews of common learning differences. They’re ideal for parents and educators who want reliable, easy-to-read information on topics like ADHD, dyslexia, and neurodiversity.
Understanding Executive Function
Executive function skills help kids plan, focus, and manage time. When these skills don’t come naturally, school can feel overwhelming. Research and experience show that with gentle structure and clear strategies, students can strengthen these abilities and gain confidence.
Here are a few core ideas I use in my work with students:
Self-Regulation and Goal Setting: learning to pause, reflect, and set small, meaningful goals
Organization and Focus: creating routines and systems that make schoolwork feel more manageable
Motivation and Independence: building self-awareness and confidence through steady progress
These same approaches form the foundation of my executive function coaching, helping students of all ages develop habits that support learning and independence.
For families and educators who want to explore the research behind executive function and self-regulation, these resources offer clear, practical insight:
Understanding Executive Function
Executive function skills help kids plan, focus, and manage time. When these skills don’t come naturally, school can feel overwhelming. Research and experience show that with gentle structure and clear strategies, students can strengthen these abilities and gain confidence.
Here are a few core ideas I use in my work with students:
Self-Regulation and Goal Setting: learning to pause, reflect, and set small, meaningful goals
Organization and Focus: creating routines and systems that make schoolwork feel more manageable
Motivation and Independence: building self-awareness and confidence through steady progress
These same approaches form the foundation of my executive function coaching, helping students of all ages develop habits that support learning and independence.
For families and educators who want to explore the research behind executive function and self-regulation, these resources offer clear, practical insight:
Videos for Parents and Families
Sometimes the best way to understand learning differences is to see them from the inside. These short, trusted videos from Understood.org and the British Dyslexia Association help families, educators, and students see what it can feel like to navigate challenges like dyslexia, ADHD, and executive function differences and what kinds of support truly make a difference.
Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Get Help for Your Child
Early support can make a world of difference. This video explores why timely intervention helps students build confidence, develop skills, and avoid unnecessary frustration at school.
See Dyslexia Differently
This short animated film beautifully illustrates what it’s like to experience dyslexia, shifting the focus from struggle to understanding and strength.
Understanding ADHD
A clear, parent-friendly look at how ADHD affects focus, organization, and self-regulation and how understanding these differences can lead to more effective support at home and in class.
The True Gifts of Dyslexia
An inspiring look at the unique talents of dyslexic thinkers, and how recognizing their abilities can transform how we teach, parent, and support them.
What is Dyslexia?
A straightforward explanation of what dyslexia is, how it impacts reading and writing, and why students with dyslexia often show remarkable creativity and persistence.
Videos for Parents and Families
Sometimes the best way to understand learning differences is to see them from the inside. These short, trusted videos from Understood.org and the British Dyslexia Association help families, educators, and students see what it can feel like to navigate challenges like dyslexia, ADHD, and executive function differences and what kinds of support truly make a difference.
Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Get Help for Your Child
Early support can make a world of difference. This video explores why timely intervention helps students build confidence, develop skills, and avoid unnecessary frustration at school.
This short animated film beautifully illustrates what it’s like to experience dyslexia, shifting the focus from struggle to understanding and strength.
See Dyslexia Differently
A clear, parent-friendly look at how ADHD affects focus, organization, and self-regulation and how understanding these differences can lead to more effective support at home and in class.
Understanding ADHD
An inspiring look at the unique talents of dyslexic thinkers, and how recognizing their abilities can transform how we teach, parent, and support them.
The True Gifts of Dyslexia
A straightforward explanation of what dyslexia is, how it impacts reading and writing, and why students with dyslexia often show remarkable creativity and persistence.
What is Dyslexia?
Books That Support Families
Books can offer insight, language, and encouragement for both parents and educators. These are a few that I return to often in my work with families:
by Peg Dawson & Richard Guare
This trusted guide helps families strengthen executive function skills like planning, organization, and time management. The authors share practical strategies for turning small daily routines into lasting habits at home and school
Basic Facts About Dyslexia & Other Reading Problems
by Louisa Moats & Karen Dakin, International Dyslexia Association
Written by two leading experts, this concise reference explains the science behind reading challenges and offers evidence-based strategies for supporting struggling readers both in the classroom and at home.
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk
by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
A classic on communication and emotional connection, this book offers clear, compassionate tools for resolving conflicts and fostering mutual respect. It’s full of real-world examples that help parents build calmer, more cooperative relationships with their kids.
by Pam Wright & Pete Wright
For parents navigating the special education process, this resource explains how to work effectively with schools and build a strong IEP or 504 plan. It blends practical advice with a reassuring perspective, helping families advocate with confidence.
Books That Support Families
Books can offer insight, language, and encouragement for both parents and educators. These are a few that I return to often in my work with families:
by Peg Dawson & Richard Guare
This trusted guide helps families strengthen executive function skills like planning, organization, and time management. The authors share practical strategies for turning small daily routines into lasting habits at home and school
Basic Facts About Dyslexia & Other Reading Problems
by Louisa Moats & Karen Dakin, International Dyslexia Association
Written by two leading experts, this concise reference explains the science behind reading challenges and offers evidence-based strategies for supporting struggling readers both in the classroom and at home.
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk
by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
A classic on communication and emotional connection, this book offers clear, compassionate tools for resolving conflicts and fostering mutual respect. It’s full of real-world examples that help parents build calmer, more cooperative relationships with their kids.
by Pam Wright & Pete Wright
For parents navigating the special education process, this resource explains how to work effectively with schools and build a strong IEP or 504 plan. It blends practical advice with a reassuring perspective, helping families advocate with confidence.