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We believe in the extraordinary importance of learning and teaching, both as these processes take place between our students and their tutors and as they evolve within our profession. Read on to learn more about what is happening in our tutoring sessions, in the most current education research, and in our communities—both within and beyond the Hayutin family.
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ADHD Awareness Month: An Interview with Maggie McCall
October 3rd, 2024
October is ADHD Awareness Month. For our October blog, Hunja Koimburi and Maggie McCall sat down to discuss their experiences with ADHD. In this blog, Maggie shares her ADHD journey.
Posted in: Featured, Learning DifferencesIn Conversation with Elisa Schultz about Autism Acceptance
April 26th, 2024
Hunja Koimburi recently sat down with Elisa Schultz, Spectrum Program Director at New Roads School, to learn about how the program supports its autistic student community.
How to Explain Neuropsych Testing Results to Kids
January 30th, 2024
In this blog, Courtney Wittner shares tips on how to discuss neuropsych evaluations with your child.
The Allure of Gamification: How Wordle Just Might Help with Dyslexia
December 16th, 2022
Hunja Koimburi discusses the benefits of using Wordle as a tool to teach reading skills, particularly for individuals with dyslexia.
Posted in: Learning DifferencesWhen your child struggles with the transition to college and early adulthood
October 18th, 2022
Amy Hayutin-Contreras shares tips to promote autonomy for a successful transition to college and young adulthood.
Rearview Mirror Musings
June 23rd, 2022
Annika Guy flags some of the key signs when it might be time to change an academic support plan.
Reflections on Parenting my Autistic Son
April 14th, 2022
Hunja Koimburi reflects on his parenting journey and how he has grown since his son's autism diagnosis.
Posted in: Learning Differences, Parenting TipsAnnouncing the Hayu Podcast
December 1st, 2021
Matthew Hayutin launches the Hayu podcast and sits down with prominent thinkers working in education, parenting, and psychology.
Tech Tool Spotlight: Kurzweil
June 17th, 2021
Kurzweil is a comprehensive support tool. It allows users to read the web, PDFs, e-books, and their own writing.
Posted in: Learning Differences, Virtual LearningTo Medicate or Not? ADHD Medication on Trial
February 10th, 2020
There is a world of difference between treating a child with an antibiotic for strep throat and prescribing a stimulant to treat ADHD.
Posted in: Learning DifferencesMath Tech Tools for Students with Learning Differences
November 29th, 2018
As the Internet continues to develop into an increasingly valuable element of modern education, the number of math websites and apps, especially those which are free, user-friendly and interactive, has also been increasing.
Posted in: Learning Differences