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Intervention Programs

What is IEP and 504 Plan?

  EmpowerKidz Parenting Guide Navigating the world of special education can be difficult, especially when trying to understand the difference between an IEP (Individual Education Plan) and a 504 plan. different support systems. At EmpowerKidz, we believe that understanding differences is the key to keeping your child safe. Here is a list to help you make the right decision.   What is an IEP? An IEP is a legal plan that outlines special education services, accommodations, and goals for students with disabilities. It is part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a […]

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Educational Therapist

Understanding the Role of an Educational Therapist

  Understanding the Role of an Educational Therapist: The EmpowerKidz Cognitive Skill Development Approach As parents, you are often guided to provide your child with proper academic support; however, when regular tutoring does not ‘step up’ or solve more fundamental learning problems for your child, it is a good time to seek an Educational Therapist. […]

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EmpowerKidz

Summer Time activities for Children

As a mother of two, I realize summer is a challenging time for parents and planning for the summer activities for kids can be overwhelming. The last two years of COVID limited the traditional summertime activities such as sleepovers, visiting the library, setting up a lemonade stand, visiting a children’s museum, swimming at the community […]

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Intervention Programs

What is SOI-IPP? How Children learn in School?

How do children learn in school?   Learning is dependent on more than just the teacher and the curriculum, but the student and his or her ability to learn.   Through this blog, I want to talk about the SOI-IPP program, that I have been using in my practice for over 10 years.    SOI-IPP […]

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Learning Challenges

How to spot Dyscalculia?

How to spot Dyscalculia?   Learning Disability Symptoms   Let’s be real, Math is a difficult subject for many students but with regular practice, some students get the hang of it. However, what happens when even practicing math can’t help a child grasp the concept of math? What do we call this learning difficulty? We […]

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Learning Challenges

Math Anxiety v/s Dyscalculia.

Math anxiety v/s Dyscalculia   Learning Disabilities Types Let’s be honest, math is hard for many students. But for others, it can be more than just difficult. As students begin to learn math in school, they are often overwhelmed and nervous about the subject, especially during their first math exam, but after they have learned […]

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