By Jan Bedell, PhD Have you ever wondered why so many American children have symptoms associated with labels like, ADD, ADHD or Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)? Parents are puzzled why these symptoms are evident and so pervasive in their children. * unable to follow directions * minimal ability to stay on task * very highly distracted most of the time * minimal understanding of consequences and the big picture when in a situation *

So your child has grown up and now they have a desire to go to college. Then you ask yourself, "I wonder if he or she can be successful in college...could they even pass an entrance exam? " You have walked with them through elementary and high school and it was no picnic. You are well aware they have struggled with learning their whole life. Testing experiences has never been a good or painless experience. Little Giant Steps wants to share with you the kind of positive shif

Is your child that is impulsive, distracted, or disorganized ? Has someone suggested they have an Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and they possibly medication will be needed for them to reach their full academic potential? Michelle, Little Giant Steps’ Director of Parent Support, is interviewed by Dr, Jan Bedell about her encounter with the ND Approach with her two sons. Michelle shares the struggles her boys were having and their triumphs she has encountered in her family’

How Many Parents Are Dealing With Children With Reading Difficulties? More than we wished. Often parents suspect dyslexia,when their child struggles with reading. However at Little Giant Steps, Dr.Jan requests parents and teachers adapt to thinking differently . You see, learning disability labels come from a set of symptoms. When so many symptoms are collected, then a label is applied. The problem with that approach is that it doesn't fix anything. What is paramount is t