Good Sensory Learning Blog

Are you a parent who is trying to get the best support for your child outside of school? Perhaps you are a teacher who wants to consider starting their own private practice. There are a number of professional titles floating out there, and understanding the difference between them can be vital in finding the right fit. To help you with the process, this blog defines the commonalities and differences between a tutor, a learning specialist, and an educational therapist.  What is a Tutor:  A tutor is a teacher who instructs a child outside of school, especially to provide extra support...

To be a true multisensory teacher, it is important to be aware of all 12 Ways of Learning.  It merges the theories of cognitive styles, multiple intelligences, information processing, and multisensory learning to reveal 12 diverse and distinctive ways of processing and encoding information.  Accommodating Individual Needs Each of these learning modalities lies on a continuum, and individuals have their own profiles that are based on cognitive strengths, preferences, as well as, exposure to each methodology. Tailor Your Teaching Approach By learning about the Eclectic Teaching Approach, teachers, educational therapists, parents, and even employers can be more mindful of their...

Our working memory is a complex mental skill that allows us to process and learn new information.  It utilizes our sensory memory, assists our short-term memory, and communicates with our long-term memory.  Directed by the command center of our brain (executive functioning), working memory works in the moment with the support of a mental whiteboard and an inner, guiding voice. Where Can I Learn More about Working Memory?  I am now offering recorded workshops to my audience. To view my recent workshop on working memory, CLICK HERE or on the image.  If you would like to learn about my other workshops and...

Many students struggle with the underlying cognitive skills that make reading both enjoyable and efficient. When areas such as visualization, tracking, visual and auditory processing, or memory are weak, reading can quickly shift from an adventure into a frustrating and exhausting task. Over time, these challenges can lead to negative associations with books—causing children to avoid reading altogether. Just as we wouldn’t build a skyscraper on a shaky foundation, we shouldn’t expect strong reading comprehension to develop without first strengthening the cognitive pillars that support it. Fortunately, these foundational skills can be developed through multisensory, game-like activities that engage the...

I’m excited to share a suite of remedial assessments designed to bridge the gap between identification and intervention, turning insights into clear, actionable steps that help struggling learners thrive.   Why These Assessments Matter Traditional testing often stops at diagnosis, leaving teachers, families, and professionals without a clear support plan. Too often, the results describe what’s wrong but don’t illuminate what to do next. These remedial assessments were developed to fill that gap by translating insights into targeted strategies, accommodations, and curated resources that spotlight remedial solutions and guide meaningful progress. Each assessment draws on current research to identify the underlying...