New Leaf Psychological Services, LLC

11/14/2025

Part 2: SLD in Written Expression
✨ Subtypes of SLD in Written Expression – How writing difficulties can vary
🖋️ Dysgraphia vs. SLD – Understanding handwriting and cognitive challenges
🔎 Early Warning Signs – What to look for in preschool and elementary-aged students
💪 Strengths & Superpowers – The unique talents students with writing differences bring
🌟Struggling with writing doesn’t mean a student isn’t capable—some students just process words in a unique way! 🌟
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11/12/2025

Part 1: SLD in Reading
📚 Part 1: Understanding SLD in Reading (Dyslexia)
Dyslexia is a common learning difference that affects reading, spelling, and sometimes writing — but it doesn’t define intelligence or potential.
Quick snapshot:
✨ Subtypes of SLD in Reading – How reading difficulties can vary
🧠 Causes – What science tells us about the brain and genetics
🔎 Early Warning Signs – What to look for in young readers
💪 Superpower & Strengths – The unique talents many readers with dyslexia bring
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11/10/2025

If you have ever heard terms like “SLD,” “504,” “IEP,” or “dysgraphia” and thought… am I supposed to know what that means? — this series is for you. 💛
This week we’re taking a closer look at Specific Learning Disorders — what they really are, what the different types mean, and how they are supported at school.
*You don’t have to be an expert — just informed.
*Make sure to save this series to come back to when you need a quick refresher!
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11/06/2025

This week has been crazy to say the least! I had to take a pause to actually laugh out loud when I saw these signs my kids made — No siblings allowed! 😆
We talk a lot about mutual respect and being considerate (like being quiet in the morning so others can sleep). Of course, they pushed the limits — cue the morning chaos, lost TV privileges, and dramatic door signs declaring their independence & making it crystal clear that siblings are absolutely, positively, under-no-circumstances allowed in their rooms!

Fast-forward to the next morning… both of them together in my daughter’s room. 😂

Sometimes life gets crazy, and I just have to pause and:
1️⃣ Appreciate the funny, imperfect moments.
2️⃣ Admit I can’t do it all this week!
So consider this my “BRB” moment — I’ll be back later this week (or Monday) with the next part of my Learning Disorder Series! Stay tuned 💙
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11/04/2025

Confused by all the different terminology? You’re not alone! 🧠📚
Specific Learning Disorder: A clinical diagnosis made by a Psychologist or Neuropsychologist — identifies what’s happening in the brain.
Learning Disability: An educational/legal designation under IDEA, identified by the school team — shows how the difficulty impacts learning and functioning at school.

*Understanding both helps you get the right support for your student, because knowing the “what” and the “how” makes all the difference.

💡 Want clarity on your student’s learning profile?
➡ Reach out to explore testing options and personalized guidance!
🌐 www.drkhittel.com
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11/03/2025

New topic loading……🔁⏳👀

10/31/2025

✨ Confessions of a Psychologist ✨
I hold space for others, AND I am human. I question myself too and wonder if I said the “right thing.” Did I understand you fully? Am I showing up in the way you need?

But I always remind myself:healing never asked for perfection —only presence. Because growth doesn’t come from getting it right. It comes from showing up-human, imperfect, and real.
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10/29/2025

10/23/2025

The armor we wear kept us safe — but it doesn’t define us. Owning your story, understanding your patterns, and loving yourself through that process is the bravest thing you can do. Want to talk about your story or the ways you have protected yourself? Reach out — I’m here to help!
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10/22/2025

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10/21/2025

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