Helping twice-exceptional students starts with identifying them as such. The phrase twice exceptional has been used by professionals in the United States since the 1990s. Unfortunately, people who are…
If you have just begun the journey of finding answers for yourself or a loved one, you may have been tempted to do online learning disabilities tests. These tests often…
A learning disorder or disability does not have to determine your ceiling. Many adults struggle with tasks related to their jobs due to a disability or condition. Unfortunately, most of…
Are you wondering if your child needs a private educational assessment? If so, you’ve likely seen continued or increasing concerns with your child’s ability to focus, understand new concepts, retain…
It’s summer break! While you prepare for trips to the beach, you may also want to consider ways you can be preparing yourself and your kids for next semester. While…
Many school districts have announced that schools will remain closed through the rest of the school year. For families who were hoping to have their child tested for an Individual…
The better we control our environments and wash our hands, the better we prevent novel coronavirus (COVID-19) from spreading. However, ‘canceled’ likely comes with frustration for families who need educational…
Because these terms – dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia – are familiar to the public, they are sometimes overused. Parents usually want to know if their child’s struggles with reading means…
There is always a reason for behavior issues at school, whether it be problems at home, anxiety or poor life examples. Many of these explanations are outside the teacher’s control.…
As an educational psychologist, parents frequently ask me about kindergarten readiness. They want to know if their child will be at a disadvantage by being younger than their peers or…
According to certain studies, only about 2 to 5 percent of students are gifted. Unfortunately, the word “gifted” often gets misused or overused. Alternatively, many gifted students are not identified,…
Why You Should Have Your Child Tested over Summer Where are you on the road to finding answers for your child? Are you researching IEPs and choosing between getting your child…
