Learning Differences

Because of their multisensory approach or non-traditional teaching strategies, the curricula below may be helpful for students with dyslexia or other learning differences.

The Remedia Publications supplemental resources are ideal for students with learning differences such as ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Speech and Language Delays, Autism, and more.

Remedia workbooks feature a strong focus on basic skills and repetition, a larger type size, simple art that’s not distracting or too juvenile, simple worksheets, and a high-interest format.

Workbooks cover academics such as study skills, critical thinking, language arts, math, and social studies and life skills like budgeting, credit cards, bank accounts, and reading labels.

Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum (PAC) offers independent learning courses in Science, English, History, and Geography for students in grades 7 - 12. PAC's focus is to provide courses that incorporate character development qualities with academics so students are equipped to make wise choices and achieve academic success. With these goals in mind, PAC has worked as an academic solution for struggling and reluctant students. With courses available separately, PAC can also be used to fill in educational gaps.

Courses consist of text content, divided into chapter booklets, with matching activity books for students to complete. The Teacher's Resource Kit includes section quizzes, chapter tests, and answer keys to the activity books, quizzes, and tests. Satisfactory course completion may earn high school credits.

Designed to promote learning for children with autism spectrum disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, Down syndrome, developmental disability, cerebral palsy, Aspergers, dyslexia, and other learning disabilities, the Special Kids Learning Series uses the effectiveness of video to help teach important skills.

Each program focuses on a specific topic through multi-associative learning (video-audio), modeling of actions/events/proper behavior, repetition, and "the human element" of host John Sprecher.  30 to 40 minute DVDs.

Help your child develop the social skills they need to make and keep friends and be polite and respectful to everyone else. With 50 engaging activities on bright, colorful pages, Social Skills Activities for Kids gives children the confidence to successfully navigate social situations at home, school, and the world in between. From keeping the conversation ball moving to learning to compromise to practicing good table manners, decoding body language and social cues and respecting personal space, these activities, which include up-to-date topics like bullying and social media, help kids develop and use their social skills super powers. 152 pages, softcover. Ages 6 to 8.

Train your brain and practice essential memory skills with this set of 7 colorful, exciting games. Each game encourages your child to use visual memory, auditory memory, and working memory skills, as well as build their rapid recall ability and concentration. “Sequence Safe” builds spatial memory, “Treasure Match” builds working memory, “Police Lineup” tests recall skills, “Treasure Trail” uses short term memory, and two card games build visual and auditory memory.  Master the basics of each game, then build skills and take your memory challenge to the next level. Grades K – 6.

Provide occupational therapy activities in the comfort of your home and watch your child thrive. From eating meals and writing the alphabet to socializing with friends and family, Occupational Therapy Activities for Kids is designed to help children at all developmental ability levels strengthen those skills by playing their way through 100 exciting exercises that are easy to do at home anytime. This family-friendly guide offers concise information on how occupational therapy works and shows you how to apply it in a way that benefits your child. The chapters and activities are organized by the different type of therapy skill: sensory processing, motor, social-emotional, and cognitive and visual processing, starting with the simplest activities that increase in complexity, so you can customize your therapy routine to your child’s needs. 194 pages, softcover. Ages 1 to 6.

Encourage a habit of learning in your child that can last a lifetime. Growth Mindset Activities for Kids is a fun and engaging activity book that can help your child develop the ability to learn new things, dream big, and celebrate mistakes as a path to success.  With 55 activities, everyday examples, and real-life stories from kids achieving their goals, your child can train their growing brain, develop problem-solving skills through practice and repetition, and discover how to nurture an awesome "can-do" attitude. These practical activities can work for a single child as well as an entire group or classroom, creating a solid foundation to kids’ learning development.  160 pages, softcover. Ages 6 to 9.

For teens, it’s not too late to learn cursive. This comprehensive workbook will take teens all the way from writing their first cursive ABCs to writing complete sentences. In the Cursive Handwriting Workbook for Teens, regardless of whether you’re left- or right-handed, straightforward lessons start with simple writing strokes that progress from single letters to connected letters and words in Zaner-Bloser cursive. Along with sharpening script skills with a multitude of practice pages, you’ll create your own signature, find out how to make an awesome bullet journal, and more practice exercises and fun activities that show how cursive can be used every day. Need more practice pages? Links to digital downloads are included so you can print out even more. 96 pages, softcover. Ages 12 and up.

Reading skills don’t come easily to every child. That just means some kids could use a little extra support! The Reading Games Workbook for Struggling Readers makes it easy for kids to get the practice they need and have some fun along the way. The lessons feature 100 simple games and reading exercises with colorful illustrations designed to keep kids motivated and curious as they learn to read at their own pace. Four key elements, phonics, sight words, sentence structure, and reading comprehension are targeted to build your child’s confidence in their reading fluency. As your child completes the workbook, the exercises get more challenging to build their proficiency and reading skills. Answer key included.  126 pages, softcover. Ages 6 to 9.

If you have questions or concerns about your child’s language development, here’s an essential guide to help you understand growth stages, identify action plans for success, and recognize early signs of anxiety, autism, or ADHD. A speech and language therapist answers your concerns with helpful advice and provides expert strategies. Each chapter discusses a language setback and provides possible solutions and ways, such as games and activities, to steer your child back on track. Formerly published as Small Talk, this is an updated and revised edition. 336 pages, eBook.

Cultivate meaningful, long-term success in your elementary aged children with thoughtful training on executive function skills.  This easy to use resource book is packed with tips and activities for teaching young students important self-management tools and building their confidence in problem-solving, flexible thinking, and self-discipline. With information geared for children from Kindergarten to Grade 5, you’ll learn how to identify executive function challenges and then implement practical tools and new methods for addressing specific concerns for struggling students. The classroom activities, exercises, and strategies that support skill building, include planning and meeting personal goals, following instructions, accessing short-term memory, organizing and completing tasks, managing time, working independently, staying motivated maintaining relationships, and more! 160 pages, eBook.

Lauren's a second grader who sees the world a little differently than the other kids at school. She's on the Autism Spectrum, so even though she has her routines and coping mechanisms that help her stay comfortable and manage her anxiety, some days and experiences are just a little more challenging. These chapter books, with straightforward text and black & white illustrations, give insight into how a young person with ASD navigates their world. 120, 104, and 104 page softcovers. Ages 7 to 10.

Increase social and emotional intelligence with reusable write-on/wipe-off flip charts. These activity pages are designed to help children identify their feelings and learn to express themselves appropriately and cover key social and emotional themes.  Positive character traits like persistence, planning, and confidence are introduced. Colorful pages with fun characters and photos engage children. Small-group activities and games make learning fun. Step-by-step teacher/parent instructions facilitate learning. 20.5” x 15”, 24 write on/wipe off pages. Grades Pre-K – 1.

Useful for any corrective reading program, this is a basic workbook for children who have language disabilities. It deals extensively with syllables and syllable division. It assumes some knowledge of sounds of individual letters and letter combinations (diphthongs, blends, etc).

EPS Phonics Plus is a literature-rich program that combines foundational language arts skills so that listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities connect phonic skills to build phonological awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Reading passages and decodable readers incorporate informational text, stories, plays, poetry, folk tales, and multicultural literature along with 4-color illustrations so that reading is engaging and rewarding. The Teacher Resources Manual includes the Picture Glossary and Reteaching, Learning Differences, and ELL guides. Comprehension strategies such as modeling techniques and "Think Alouds" to help students understand sentences and passages are also provided. Literature Charts model tracking and build vocabulary and the Picture Glossary contain illustrations for reading words to support ELL students as well as vocabulary development for beginning and struggling readers. Grades K - 3.

PAF (Preventing Academic Failure) is a 3-year program that uses Orton-Gillingham multisensory techniques to teach reading and spelling. It is designed to be used with Kindergarten and first graders with learning differences. It can also be used with older students who are struggling with reading. The building blocks of written language arts are presented in a logical, step-by-step order to help students experience more confidence and less frustration.

PAF (Preventing Academic Failure) is a multi-sensory curriculum that can be used for beginning students as well as students who have graphomotor weaknesses. These handwriting books integrate visual, auditory, and kinesthetic elements along with visual cues to teach proper letter and number formation. Cursive workbooks are specialized for either right-handed or left-handed writers.