Our founder describes a new service we’re offering: an executive functioning functioning assessment in the form of the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Functioning, Second Edition (BRIEF-2).
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School psychologist and executive functioning consultant Tulin Akin shares more tips to work on executive functioning skills this summer.
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Article looking at research behind tutoring efficacy: if it works and what makes it effective.
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Responses to frequently asked questions about Orton-Gillingham
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3 activities to have fun practicing executive functioning skills this summer!
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A quick high-level summary of the what, who, and how of Orton-Gillingham instruction.
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Exploration of a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset, why a growth mindset is important, and how we can all move towards having more of a growth mindset.
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Learning behavior specialist shares some helpful advice for parents who may be wondering what to do or know first after their child’s learning disability diagnosis.
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Proven strategies to prevent you child from losing important reading and writing over the summer break.
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Veteran learning specialist shared some trips and tricks she has learned from teaching for 25 years.
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With parents taking on new responsibilities with distance learning, it can be hard to make it through the day. Child behavior specialist Allie Szczecinski provides some tips to stay sane!
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Laura Reber, Chicago Home Tutor’s founder and CEO, discusses benefits of online tutoring.
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Laura Reber, Chicago Home Tutor’s founder and CEO, discusses Chicago Home Tutor’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic.
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ADHD occurs in a little over 7% of children under the age of 18, making it a common developmental disorder. Learn more from Chicago Home Tutor!
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Cognitive Flexibility (CF) has traditionally been defined as the ability to shift between mental states, actions or tasks, and is sometimes referred to as “shifting.” Learn more from Chicago Home Tutor!
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Included here are four simple techniques that I have found to be helpful to students who need physical movement. I have selected these techniques because, in general, they are discreet so a child can do them without their classmates noticing. They can be practiced one-on-one at home or in tutoring, or within the classroom in a whole group setting.
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Few things are more rewarding or impactful than reading with a child. Learn how to make the most of long breaks by reading with your students & children!
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What does the phrase “Working Memory” mean? This article provides concrete examples so that everyone understands why it is important, the role it plays in academics, and what to do if you have concerns about your child’s working memory.. Learn more about Working Memory from Chicago Home Tutor executive functioning coach and school psychologist, Tulin S Akin.
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Children who have Inhibitory Control are better at everyday skills such as waiting their turn, maintaining focus, and being more persistent and less impulsive. Learn more about Inhibition from Chicago Home Tutor executive functioning coach and school psychologist, Tulin S Akin.
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Most mindfulness in the classroom includes techniques that practice focus. Learn more from Chicago Home Tutor’s mindfulness expert, Lee-Ann Meredith.
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