Education Working Group
The education working group will meet the first Monday of each month. The group is comprised of educators, administrators, and allied health professionals.
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Education
Articles related to education in school, work, or in communicating TS.
Back to School Guide for Parents, Students, and Teachers
Subscribe to our blog School is Back in Session! Here are some tips for students, parents, and teachers in grades K-12 to help prepare for the school year. The Turner Syndrome Foundation (TSF) also has a College 101 webinar geared towards college students available to view right now! Click to View Now for FREE! Parents
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Psychosocial and Educational Considerations
Subscribe to our blog The State of Healthcare and Educational Access for Girls with TS Turner syndrome (TS) can have varying degrees of impact on one’s education through both potential learning and physical disabilities. These may include social cognition, ADHD or ADD, math abilities, and visuospatial organization. Often girls with Turner syndrome and their families
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Let’s Learn: Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NVLD)
If the term NVLD (Nonverbal Learning Disability) is unfamiliar, we are here to change that today! Nonverbal Learning Disabilities are learning disabilities where an individual has deficits in visual-spatial abilities and math, often contradicting their strong verbal skills. It is estimated that these disabilities are present to some degree in 99% of females with TS.
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What School Psychologists Need to Know About Students with Turner Syndrome
Subscribe to our blog Students with Turner syndrome (TS) often have special needs in the classroom. Some experience nonverbal learning disorder (NVLD), social anxiety, or other challenges. School psychologists are in a unique position to nurture these students’ strengths and support them in their challenges. Below is a review of an article from the National
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Sharing a Turner Syndrome Diagnosis with Your Child at Different Stages
Subscribe to our blog Many parents struggle with sharing a Turner Syndrome (TS) diagnosis with their child. When is it appropriate? How do I share it? How much do I share? It is a difficult decision, but there are benefits to sharing the diagnosis and educating the child about their condition. It increases knowledge, self-advocacy,
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How To Spread Your Butterfly Wings & Be Successful in College
Subscribe to our blog Getting accepted to college is a huge accomplishment. Many students wonder if they are prepared for the challenges they might face when entering college and feel worried about managing academic and personal life. The transition from high school to college can be intimidating, but there are many opportunities and resources available
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A Guide to Common Challenges of Elementary Schoolers with Turner Syndrome
Subscribe to our blog School can be difficult for many students, but especially if they have a chronic condition. This article will address the common challenges of elementary schoolers with Turner Syndrome (TS) and how to help them overcome them.. Disclaimers: Caretakers, this article is not meant to be a replacement for medically based educational
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How To Communicate Effectively
Subscribe to our blog The importance of communication has increased during the pandemic, The Turner Syndrome Foundation (TSF) presents this article to discuss effective communication and the barriers to it, communication in different situations, communication for social change (like TS awareness!), and resources to enhance your communication skills. Paradigm Shift with Communication During the Pandemic
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