Executive functioning skills are the mental processes that help students plan, focus, regulate emotions, manage time, and follow through on tasks. These skills act like the brain’s management system...
In this competitive area, concerned parents are always looking for ways to give their children an advantage or a way to stand out among their peers. Many parents see...
We often hear from parents that they are frustrated by the lack of psychologists who take insurance plans for testing. They often ask if we can do “one test”...
Before I tell you what dyslexia is, I need to tell you what dyslexia is NOT. • Dyslexia is NOT a reading problem that will go away with time....
I recently spoke with a very happy father. He told me that his insurance company was going to arrange for him to have his child tested for only $15....
While every child is unique, and develops on his or her own timeline, sometimes parents wonder if their child needs extra help. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently recommended...
We all want the very best for our sons and daughters. Most of us find ‘shopping’ for a psychologist pretty nerve racking, because we are not sure how to...
I attended a wonderful conference about how high schoolers need to advocate for themselves as they apply for accommodations or help through the learning center at their college. Be...
Every child has strengths and weaknesses. We expect to see some children who prefer reading to math or science to writing. Many children appear to struggle with certain skills...