K.C. Bugg, Psy.D.

by Dr. KC Bugg Struggling to read, write, or work with numbers doesn't mean someone isn't intelligent. It often means their brain processes information differently — and with the right understanding and support, many people with learning disabilities go on to thrive academically, professionally, and creatively. What stands between struggle and success is usually clarity: knowing exactly what's happening and why. What Are Learning Disabilities? Learning disabilities are neurologically-based...

by Dr. KC Bugg You've spent years preparing for this exam. You know the material. But when the clock starts, something happens — the same thing that has always happened under timed, high-pressure conditions — and your performance doesn't reflect what you actually know. If you have ADHD, a learning disability, or another condition that affects how you perform on standardized tests, you may be legally entitled to testing accommodations. Extended time, a separate testing room, additional breaks,...

by Dr. KC Bugg Twice-exceptional (2e) children are some of the most creative, innovative, and deeply curious learners out there. They write stories that leave adults speechless, build elaborate systems out of whatever materials they can find, ask questions that no one else thought to ask. They're also among the most underserved students in any classroom — because when giftedness and learning differences coexist, schools often struggle to see both at once. What Does "Twice-Exceptional"...