Expert Corner

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Expert Corner is where professionals, parents, and other extraordinary individuals share their knowledge and expertise on specific topics of interest to the EKIPP community. The information presented here is for informational purposes only and not meant to substitute for medical advice. 

I might be a little biased (as a Speech and Language Therapist) but I think one of the most exciting milestones any parent sees their child achieve is their first words. READ MORE...

Positive Discipline is an educational approach based on Adlerian psychology, that is Kind AND Firm, and puts encouragement at the heart of parenting. READ MORE...

A recent article in the New York Times gave travelers tips for getting the most out of famous museums such as the Louvre. World heritage sites tend to be crowded, large and overwhelming so the writer advised "plan ahead". 

This wisdom pertains to visitors with disabilities too.  READ MORE...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

 If a parent or colleague shares that a student is struggling with a task or concept, you can guarantee my first line will be, "Are you using a visual?"  READ MORE...

Irlen syndrome is a sensitivity to specific types of light in the visible range that causes the brain to interpret what your eyes see somewhat imperfectly. It can result in disturbed vision, depth READ MORE...

For the past couple of years I feel my family has found a balance between home life, school and therapies. This fall, however, when my eldest child moved to lycée (high school) and the middle child to college (junior high)  READ MORE...

Online therapy is a relatively new service, becoming much more popular as internet services improve because it is so convenient and usually less expensive than in-person therapy as well. Basically, it allows you to meet your therapist via computer link from your home. READ MORE...