Gwendolyn Said:

How to help 2nd grader struggling with reading comprehension?

We Answered:

well he's not confident reading to himself he thinks its wrong but if he does it out loud he likes all the attention he gets from the other kids so work with him in self confidence hope it helps

Marcus Said:

What are your tips about tutoring an 8 year old with Autism?

We Answered:

First be sure you know what it is...

Autism is a brain development disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. These signs all begin before a child is three years old.[2] The autism spectrum disorders (ASD) also include related conditions with milder signs and symptoms.[3]

Autism has a strong genetic basis, although the genetics of autism are complex and it is unclear whether ASD is explained more by multigene interactions or by rare mutations.[4] In rare cases, autism is strongly associated with agents that cause birth defects.[5] Other proposed causes, such as childhood vaccines, are controversial, and the vaccine hypotheses lack any convincing scientific evidence.[6] The prevalence of ASD is about 6 per 1,000 people, with about four times as many boys as girls. The number of people known to have autism has increased dramatically since the 1980s, partly due to changes in diagnostic practice; the question of whether actual prevalence has increased is unresolved.[7]

Autism affects many parts of the brain; how this occurs is not understood. Parents usually notice signs in the first two years of their child's life. Although early behavioral or cognitive intervention can help children gain self-care, social, and communication skills, there is no known cure.[3] Few children with autism live independently after reaching adulthood, but some become successful,[8] and an autistic culture has developed, with some seeking a cure and others believing that autism is a condition rather than a disorder.[9]


Second...

Autistic kids often have one particular thing that they are focused on and love. I.E. cars, or trains, or scooby doo. Figure out what that is and incorporate it into your tutoring. This will help keep their attention.

Third...

Do your research.. There is HUNDEREDS of sights on the internet about working with Autistic children.

Martha Said:

What is a good way to enhance reading comprehension?

We Answered:

Your best bet would be to talk to her teacher and/or the reading specialist in her school. By asking on-line, one can't know her specific difficulties or struggles.
My advice would be to start with simple story books and ask her to tell you about what she just read at the end of each page. Then work your way to two pages and so on. After time, she'll be recalling the whole book and you can move on to more extensive stories.
Another thing you could do would be to copy the pages of the books, mix them so they are out of order, and have her sequence them inorder of the story after reading the book. She will need to remember the details of the story to know what order they go in.
I hope this helps!

Brian Said:

What's my timeline for SAT/ACT/college app?

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If you plan on taking the SATs in the fall, you can get help studying starting next spring and over the summer. Then you'll still have time to prepare for the ACTs in the spring, since you can take them in June and even in September of your senior year. If you end up taking the ACTs in September of your senior year, you'll get your scores back in time to have your applications prepared in November.