In a dynamic and forward-looking move, Louisiana Tech University is ushering in a new era for its women’s sports teams, as they embrace the collective nickname “Bulldogs.” This exciting rebranding initiative, effective immediately, encompasses an array of sports such as cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, …
Writen by Michelle M. Yetman, Phd Clinical Psychologist Associate Professor, School Of Allied Health Professions Lsu Health Shreveport Sitting with your child at the kitchen table, guiding them through homework has reduced many parents, along with their child, to tears. Homework, which has been a …
Neurodivergent learners are those who learn differently than others considered neurotypical. There are a lot of words and labels out there for learners of all different challenges and levels. The term “neurodivergent” came from the closely related term “neurodiversity” coined by Judy Singer, an Australian …
Written by Donesa Walker, M.Ed. BCCS, LearningRx Shreveport The question is asked: why be the ordinary when you can be the extraordinary? What is the difference between ordinary and extraordinary? It’s the extra of course. In a world with so much technology, advances, and things …
Healthy: Hydrate Constantly Eat Well Attitude of Positivity Let it Go to Sleep Think, Meditate, Pray Help Others Your Exercise Hydrate Yourself Constantly to Reach Optimal Brain Health. Your body uses an enormous amount of the water you take in, but your brain uses more. …
The homework fight ensues again with the aggressive behavior and the meltdowns, the exhausting hours of fussing and sitting at the table, throwing tantrums and complete drama. When will it ever end? These are the comments and questions heard by many counselors and therapists as …
By Donesa Walker, M.Ed. BCCS, Reading/Dyslexia Specialist Learning to read” and “reading to learn” are phrases that we have heard for a very long time in education and publicly when discussing reading. However, as with everything, the basics behind the reading process are what is …
There are lots of discussions out there about voting and rights which are very important to discuss, but one simply cannot overlook the fact that over 80 percent of Americans cannot read the ballot. I know that is a stunning amount, but America is at …
Removing the Stigma for Adults with Learning Disabilities The noise is driving me crazy and I cannot function! I’ve struggled with this for years and still do but don’t want this for my child. My boss just doesn’t understand that I cannot process all of …
The art of conversation is often difficult with people when it comes to discussing the needs and expectations of a child with learning differences, and in today’s society this becomes even harder due to the overwhelming social media presence and the need to present the …
Ben James is the Co-Founder of Deupree James Wealth Management. He and his wife, Dr. Stephanie James, live in Shreveport with their four children. 2020 is different, y’all. Covid-19 has changed the way Americans do almost everything – including college planning. So, we asked Shreveport …
By Kallie Crawford Companies and organizations need all kinds of minds to find success. That was the message Dr. Temple Grandin delivered to the packed Howard Auditorium in December. Grandin, a professor of animal science at Colorado State University and a well-known spokesperson on autism, …
Even as a public school educator with 13 years’ experience, I had only ever heard of one kind of dyslexia — phonological dyslexia. Those are the kids that write letters backwards, right? Sadly, that’s the general perception most people have when it comes to recognizing …
In the historical view of nursing, it is notable that along with teaching, nursing was one of the two acceptable career choices open to women. Considered a subservient role, the early nurse was expected to do what they were told, and understand that their primary …
