More Than Words is for parents and people working with children who notice that their child is struggling to keep up with their peers, be it academically, socially, or emotionally. In each episode, we share resources, guidance, and a sense of assurance on the path to helping your child.
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Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
In today’s episode, we’re talking to Dr. Cindy Sherman about Expressive Writing. Dr. Sherman is a Speech-Language Pathologist with a doctorate in Special Education in Washington D.C. She is the CEO and owner of The Write Turn where they specialize in serving students who struggle with written language. Today you will learn:
- What Expressive Writing is
- The correlation between language and written expression
- The definition of dysgraphia
- Red flags of dysgraphia
- How professionals identify children with written expression disorders
- Where to start with writing therapy
- What approach is used in writing therapy
- Why children need explicit instruction when it comes to writing
- What parents can do at home to help their child
Links and Resources:
- Dr. Sherman’s Practice: https://thewriteturndc.com
- Instagram: @thewriteturndc
- Facebook: @thewriteturndc
- Twitter: @thewriteturndc
- An overview of the discussed writing notebooks: https://youtu.be/a-Cmmp-Mtsk
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