Language disorders are often overlooked when evaluating a child for learning and/or developmental difficulties.
Read MoreDeep breathing has a wide range of emotional and health benefits.
Read MoreWhen discussing learning disabilities, it is important to note the impact emotional difficulties can have on academic achievement.
Read MoreWhile AD/HD is not considered a specific learning disability, it certainly impacts a child’s academic performance. AD/HD diagnoses are on the rise and some researchers estimate more than 5 percent of preschoolers are diagnosed with the condition.
Read MoreNonverbal learning disability (NVLD) is one of the least understood learning differences. In fact, the learning difference is not in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the handbook that classifies mental disorders used by mental health clinicians.
Read MoreMany parents have heard the term “evaluation” or “assessment” or told to get their child “tested.” The challenge is many parents do not know exactly what that means or when testing is necessary.
Read Moreperform evaluations and tell parents that their child has a diagnosis weekly. There’s a lot that I have learned that I wish that I could tell parents during the process.
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