Let’s face it! Things are not going back to normal anytime soon. With the COVID-19 pandemic still on the rise and the talk of virtual learning for students in the fall, it’s pretty clear that parents will need to reestablish some simple routines within the house for morning, afternoon and night. Below are three specific […]
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Given the COVID-19 pandemic, people have been surrounded by death and grief. The pandemic has not only elicited stress and anxiety but a collective loss that has spread across the globe. The mandated quarantine and social distancing practices made it impossible for families to properly say goodbye to loved ones. Funerals became a thing of
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Worry. Worry. Worry. This year has been full of things to worry about. Whether personal worries such as managing finances or global worries such as staying safe from the COVID-19 pandemic. Worries have flooded the minds of most adults this year, but how have those worries impacted our children? Unlike adults, children usually
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The use of teletherapy has increased tremendously since the start of the COVID-19 quarantine. Many families are seeking resources to enroll their children into teletherapy. Schools are also utilizing platforms such as Zoom and Google Meets to deliver special education services to students from within their homes. Teletherapy may seem daunting for some parents, as
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Many parents may have questions about cognitive tests, whether for admissions into a private school or to determine eligibility for special education services. Below are answers to common questions that parents may ask. What Does The Test Measure? Cognitive Tests, also known as Intelligence Tests, typically measures the way an individual learns. The test examines concepts such as memory, reasoning
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School is out and its finally summer! However, the excitement is cut short when you remember that all the fun things you and your family enjoy over the summer are no longer open… Amusement parks are closed. The community swimming pools are closed. Camps are closed. Is it even safe to fly with children for
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“The mask is too tight”, “I can’t breathe”, “Its itchy”, “why can’t I just take it off” …May all be complaints that a parent has heard their child say. Your child’s discomfort may have grown to the point where they simply snatch off the mask and refuse to put it back on. Sensory processing issues
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What just happened? What did I just sign? Did I ask the right questions? Did my child receive the appropriate label and services? These are questions that parents may ask themselves when leaving an Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting. Parents often feel confused and overwhelmed by IEP meetings. The first step in building confidence
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The doctor tells you your child has ADHD and so does the IEP team at school, so they’ve both diagnosed your child, right? Not exactly. Some parents enter an IEP meeting anxious for their child to receive a diagnosis. On the other hand, some parents may be hesitant or fully against diagnostic labels believing it will stay with
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As psychologists, we have sat in numerous IEP meetings with a team of professionals and parents to discuss a student’s academic progress. The meetings vary in duration, topics, and outcomes but one thing that is consistent is the parent’s passion to get the best supports for their child. As the passion is always present, the
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