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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Have you ever asked your child to do something and they did not respond? You probably asked in a calm and very rational way, yet instead of action, they stood there with a blank expression on their face, or maybe they completely ignored you and continued playing their favorite video game. You think to yourself, maybe they did not hear me, so you
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all had to reorganize our schedules and figure out how to grapple with life inside the house 24/7. Some parents have not only had to work from home but take on roles such as teacher, chef, counselor, child-care provider, and now that summer is here, parents will soon take on the role of camp counselor. So
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Turn on your television or view the latest live feed on your phone and you will see mass media coverage of protests occurring all over the world. The protests are a result of the long history of racism that is still present today. During this racially charged climate, parents are tasked with talking to
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Developmental Psychology is devoted to studying and understanding children’s psychological growth and the many behavioral changes as a natural part of growth. While it is considered developmentally appropriate for a 3-year-old to throw a tantrum because she does not want to leave the park, we likely would not say the same for a 10-year-old.  That’s
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Young children will often develop a feeling of separation when they have to get back or go to school for the first time. As a parent, it is helpful to find possible ways of managing the emotions that are developed for the best interest of the child. Some kids may get excited about the idea
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Choosing the right child therapist is an important decision. There are many excellent therapists in the area, but there are also those who are not very good. There are also those who just may not work well with your child. Here are a few tips and tricks to use to find the correct therapist for
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The Many Advantages of Therapy Therapy can help people of all ages. It’s no surprise that it’s becoming increasingly common and popular. Adults can get a lot out of regular therapy sessions. The same goes for teenagers, senior citizens, and even children. Children can benefit greatly from regular therapy. A child therapist can actually in
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Every parent wants their child to live a successful, fulfilling life with as few obstacles or hardships as possible. Any diagnosis can be devastating, and an autism spectrum disorder can certainly cause worry. However, with our three tips, you can cope with a diagnosis of autism in order to give your child the best care
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Psychological testing can provide many answers to a child’s way of solving problems. For instance, assessing the cognitive abilities of a child allows for a thorough understanding of different processing abilities (i.e., verbal, spatial, short-term memory, working memory, executive function, and processing speed to name a few). Such understanding helps identify different processing strengths and
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