by NILD Canada | Feb 4, 2026 | Blog
“I don’t know what to write.” If you’re an educator or a parent of a struggling writer, you’ve likely heard this phrase more than once. For many students, especially those with learning differences or attention challenges, the blank page...
by NILD Canada | Jan 29, 2026 | Blog
If you’ve ever answered the same question multiple times during independent work—or watched a capable student rush through an assignment and miss obvious errors—you’re not imagining things. Most students don’t struggle because they can’t do the work. They struggle...
by NILD Canada | Jan 19, 2026 | Blog
Phonological Awareness: Why Smart Kids Can Struggle to Read Simon is one of the smartest kids I know. He’s bright and curious, constantly asking thoughtful questions about how things work and why the world is the way it is. Conversations with Simon are never...
by NILD Canada | Jul 11, 2025 | Blog
You’ve met this student before. He walks into your classroom with wide eyes, a brand-new backpack, and a head full of questions. She colours carefully, listens intently, and can’t wait to learn to read. But after a few weeks of instruction, the red flags begin to...
by NILD Canada | Nov 11, 2020 | Blog
When I took my first Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment (FIE) course, my instructor challenged me to develop an “elevator speech” that would succinctly explain the Feuerstein program to others. That was good advice, and on many occasions, I have had the opportunity to...
