504s, IEPs & More: An Educational Psychologist Q & A
In November of 2018, I had the pleasure of being a guest on a podcast produced by a company called Kazsource. We discussed what led me to leave school psychology…
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504s, IEPs & More: An Educational Psychologist Q & A (Abridged)
This is the abridged transcript of an interview I did with KazSource in November of 2018. For the full transcript and podcast, please click here. Abridged Transcript Interviewer: Our guest…
Do These Four Things If Your Child Was Denied an IEP
When schools consider evaluating a child, they look to see if the student’s performance is below the instructional level of the class. If a child is struggling, but not failing, they…
Getting Through the Holidays with Minimal Anxiety
The holiday season represents a time of great joy and celebration, but the packed schedule, onslaught of relatives and ambush of unhealthy food options often add stress. This is especially…
Educational Evaluation – What is Involved?
If you are asking the question “Should I have my child evaluated?” the answer is probably “Yes.” However, I know the process of getting an educational evaluation for your child…
Understanding the 504 Plan for Students with Disabilities
A 504 Plan Explained If your child has a disability that impacts his or her performance at school, you may be swimming right now in a sea of unfamiliar phrases,…
Adult Learning Disability Assessment
It Starts with a Learning Disability Assessment Many adults have a learning disability (LD) and don’t know it. Are you one of them? Getting a professional assessment could be your…
Putting Parent-Teacher Conferences Into Perspective
This post was originally published January 25, 2018 and edited November 9, 2018. Get the most out of parent-teacher conferences. The relationship between you – the parent – and…
Why Won’t You Help My Child?
As a Santa Clarita Educational Psychologist, I’m often asked this very question. Nothing is more frustrating than knowing your child is struggling in school while the school itself does little…
How Does ADHD or a Learning Disability Affect a Child’s Future?
Parents often ask me how ADHD or a learning disability will impact their child’s future. Let me start by saying that every child is a unique individual who brings their…
Support Your Child’s Learning with These 6 Tips
Have you ever been reprimanded by your child’s teacher for trying to help with math homework? The situation is often comical, but it can leave you wondering how you should help…
Building Learning Confidence
Learning Confidence Takes Time–the Younger You Start, the Better. Scott Hamilton loved to ice skate, but was told repeatedly that he did not have the talent to compete as…