Is My Child or Teen Depressed? 10 Tell-Tale Questions to Consider

Depression in youth is on the rise, but more than half of affected kids don’t receive appropriate treatment. Would you be able to recognize signs of depression in your child or teen? Check out this week’s blog to find out.

Understanding Least Restrictive Environment (LRE): A Parent’s Guide to Educational Placements

Students are entitled by law to receive their education in “the Least Restrictive Environment,” but the LRE varies greatly from one kid to the next. Check out this week’s blog to get the lowdown on different placement options, and learn how you can determine the most appropriate LRE for your child or teen.

My Kid is a Perfectionist – Blessing or Curse?

“An A minus?! I’m a failure!” “My eyebrows are uneven – I can’t be seen at school like this!”
While striving for excellence can be a great driver for success, sometimes perfectionism can harm your child’s mental health and even hold them back from reaching their potential.
Are your child’s perfectionist habits a blessing or curse? Check out this week’s blog to find out.

Do your family members roll their eyes and invalidate your child’s learning difference, emotional disorder, or other diagnosis? It can be painful when our loved ones’ views don’t align with today’s understanding of these conditions. If your child’s diagnosis or treatment has been a source of tension in your family, check out this week’s blog for 8 tips that can help.

School Psychologists & School Counselors – What’s the Difference?

School Psychologists vs School Counselors – What’s the difference, and how can they help my kid? Check out this week’s blog to find out!

Does your kid have a behavioral problem that gets in the way of their education? If so, a Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan could provide them with the support they need to manage their behaviors and reach their potential. Check out this week’s blog to learn the scoop on FBAs and BIPs.

Does your kid beg to stay home from school? Are they a “regular” in the nurse’s office with excuses to leave class? If it feels like an act of congress to get your kid to tolerate a school day, this week’s blog is for you. Click to uncover 10 common causes behind school anxiety, and learn how we can help.

My Kid Can’t Understand Nonverbal Communication – What Could be the Cause?

“Why can’t my kid ‘Read the Room’?!”

Does your kid struggle to understand nonverbal cues such as tone, sarcasm, or body language? Do they tend to pay attention to unimportant details in school, but seem to miss “the big picture”? If so, they may have nonverbal learning deficits, which can impact their academic success. Check out this week’s blog to learn more.