Occupational therapy uses science-based techniques to empower people of all ages to accomplish meaningful activities (occupations) in their daily lives.
Occupational therapy uses science-based techniques to empower people of all ages to accomplish meaningful activities (occupations) in their daily lives.
As parents, we all want our children to succeed academically and reach their full potential. Academic success is not just about attending school and completing homework assignments. It also involves developing good study habits, task management skills, and the ability to retain information.
Kim and Neal Augustine share their inspiring journey as parents at Eagle Hill School (EHS) in their personal accounts.
Learning differences refer to the unique ways in which children learn and process information and the rates at which they acquire and retain skills. They often interfere with a child’s ability to comprehend new concepts in a mainstream setting.
Are you struggling to communicate clearly with your child’s teachers? Parents and teachers must realize that they share the same goal regarding a child’s well-being.
One in five children in the United States experiences challenges in learning and attention. Parents may not realize that these issues can be significant if left unchecked, so it is important to understand how early intervention can help support their children.
There is no question that “inclusion” has become a mainstream term that is typically associated with gender, race, or socio-economic status. Political policies are driven by inclusive principles and corporations are now creating management positions to promote inclusion in the workplace. One may wonder, however, how the inclusive movement has impacted the dynamics of a classroom, particularly for students with learning differences and/or language impairments.
In today's rapidly changing world, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives and it is no different for those with learning differences. These supports come in various forms such as devices, tools, and software, and they play a critical role in helping struggling learners reach their goals.
Graham Miller, Eagle Hill Class of 2004, is an assistant coach of the rowing team at the Brunswick School in Greenwich. His position there comes after an illustrious career in the sport that includes training for the Olympics with the U.S. Rowing Team. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Economics from Georgetown University.
Gretel Coleman graduated from Eagle Hill in 2003. She received her Bachelor's degree in special education from Lynchburg College and her Master's degree from Bankstreet College in New York City. After getting her Master's, she came back and taught at Eagle Hill for two years.