Message in a Bottle

ANCORA IMPARO BY RICK RADER, MD ■ EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Each time exceptional parents share stories about their children to physicians, therapists, educators, researchers, policymakers, funders and advocates, they are connecting science to the humanities. One of the things that continues to intrigue me about science is learning about all the stuff we did to find out about stuff. Amazingly, the stuff we did was done with ordinary stuff. Og, a curious Neanderthal sticks his index finger […]

An Exceptional Cookie

ANCORA IMPARO RICK RADER, MD ■ EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The OREO serves as a “tip sheet,” or memory jogger of the four most important domains of being an exceptional parent Personality testing is big business in the United States. Current estimates range between two and four billion dollars a year. Personality tests are used for a variety of purposes, including individual and relationship counseling, career counseling, employment testing, occupational health and safety, custom interaction management and matchmaking. […]

Look At Us, We’re Walking

ANCORA IMPARO RICK RADER, MD ■ EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “Look at us, we’re walking! Look at us, we’re talking! We who’ve never walked or talked before…” “Look at us, we’re laughing. We’re happy and we’re laughing. Thank you from our hearts, forever more.” “There are so many other children, Who only speak with a silent prayer. For those who haven’t been so lucky, We hope and pray you will always care.” “Someday they’ll be walking. Someday they’ll […]

BMOC

ANCORA IMPARO RICK RADER, MD ■ EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Maybe we should revisit the significance of the iconic BMOC (Big Man on Campus) and decide that it should really mean, “Be Mindful Of Compassion.” The images are forever emblazoned in my memory. BMOC (Big Man on Campus). Lettermen. Varsity athletes. They were tall or just appeared tall; taller than the rest of us for sure. Taller, bigger, recognized, popular, admired, envied, privileged and babe magnets. They were […]

Dyslexia: A New Perspective

A NEW PERSPECTIVE BY KARIN MERKLE Pass along this information to teachers and parents who may be stuck in the myths of dyslexia. Whether a student ends up getting lessons or not, the word and information you share may just save our world’s next great inventor, engineer, or scientist! I have great news to share with you about bright children (and adults) who struggle with reading and spelling. In a moment, when I share a […]