How to Sift Through IEP Jargon
You want what's best for your child. Hopefully, your child's educators want the same thing. Teaming up to create an IEP (individualized education […]
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Do This One thing to Build Concentration and Reduce Back-to-School Anxiety
While parents are often depicted in TV commercials as being totally excited for school to start up again at the end of summer, back-to-school season […]
Transitioning to Middle School: How to Manage the Stress and Anxiety of Students with Learning Disorders
Managing new situations is an essential skill to teach children with learning disorders. One of the more significant transitions for students is the […]
Reduce Back to School Stress for Dyslexic Learners
When it's time to go back to school, kids can find the change in routine stressful and overwhelming. This can be particularly true for dyslexic […]
How Better Sleep Habits Can Help Kids with ADHD Do Better in School
It’s not just stressed-out executives and parents of infants who aren't getting enough sleep. Doctors and teachers alike will tell you that kids in […]
Top 5 Signs You Should Delay Starting Kindergarten for Your Child
Kindergarten is a crucial point of your child's learning as they will transition either from a homeschooling environment or a small preschool to a […]
3 Things NOT to Say to a Child with Social Struggles About Going Back to School
Back-to-school season can be exciting, but for students who struggle to make friends and show signs of social anxiety, it can be a stressful event. […]
Top 5 Confidence Building Tips for Struggling Students as They Start the New School Year
If your child struggles in school, the new year is less about fresh clothes and supplies and more about anxiety, fear, and self-doubt. Building your […]
What is Social Communication Disorder?
When a child shows signs of issues with social interactions because they are having difficulties using verbal and non-verbal language for the purpose […]