Building Friendship Skills in Children with Social Learning Differences
Children with social learning differences can develop fulfilling friendships through explicit teaching, practice opportunities, and support that honors their unique social style.
Understanding IQ Testing: What It Measures and What It Doesn't
IQ testing measures specific cognitive abilities but doesn't capture the full picture of intelligence, learning potential, or future success.
College Readiness for Students with Learning Differences
A practical guide to help families prepare neurodivergent students for the academic, social, and independent living demands of college life.
When Your Parenting Style Doesn't Match Your Child's Learning Style
Understanding the mismatch between your natural parenting tendencies and your child's learning style can transform daily struggles into opportunities for connection and growth.
Supporting Your Child Through Friendship Challenges
When your child struggles with friendships, knowing how to support them without fixing or forcing social connections can make all the difference.
When is the Right Time for an Evaluation?
Knowing when to pursue a psychoeducational evaluation can be challenging, but certain signs indicate the time is right to seek answers.
Alternative Educational Approaches When Traditional School Isn't Working
When traditional school isn't meeting your child's needs, understanding your educational options can open new paths to success and well-being.
Talking to Children About Their Learning Differences
Discover how to have honest, empowering conversations with your child about their learning differences using neurodiversity-affirming language.
Understanding and Supporting Children Who Resist School
School refusal is a serious concern that reflects underlying emotional distress. Understanding the causes and responding with compassion can help your child return to school successfully.
Preparing Your Child for Testing: Reducing Anxiety and Ensuring Valid Results
Thoughtful preparation can help your child approach testing with curiosity rather than anxiety, ensuring results that accurately reflect their abilities and needs.
Choosing Between Public and Private School for Children with Learning Differences
Choosing the right school for your child with learning differences requires understanding what each option offers and what your child needs to thrive academically and emotionally.
When Siblings Have Different Learning Needs
Navigating the unique learning profiles of multiple children requires balance, flexibility, and strategies that honor each child's individual needs while strengthening family bonds.
Navigating Insurance Coverage for Psychoeducational Evaluations
A comprehensive guide to understanding insurance coverage for psychological and educational assessments, including what's typically covered and how to navigate the reimbursement process.
When Learning Differences Lead to Anxiety
Learning differences and anxiety often feed into each other, creating a cycle that can significantly impact a child's academic success and emotional well-being.
Understanding the Difference: IEP vs. 504 Plan
Understanding the differences between IEP and 504 plans is crucial for securing the right educational support for your child with learning or attention challenges.
High-Masking Autism: Understanding Hidden Presentations
Many autistic children develop sophisticated masking strategies that hide their traits, making diagnosis challenging but support even more crucial.
Creating ADHD-Friendly Homework Routines
Transform homework time from daily battles into successful learning sessions with these proven ADHD-friendly strategies and environmental modifications.
What Psychoeducational Evaluations Really Tell Us
Comprehensive evaluations provide far more than numbers and labels, revealing how your child learns best and what support they need to thrive.
Social Communication in Autism
Learn how to understand and support the unique social communication patterns of autistic children while building authentic connections.
Executive Function Skills: The Hidden Challenge in ADHD
Discover how executive function challenges in ADHD go beyond attention, affecting organization, planning, and self-regulation in daily life.