Dealing with Dysgraphia: 7 Steps to Help Your Child Overcome Writing Challenges
Does writing or typing seem way harder than it should be for your child or teen? Do they have trouble gripping a pencil, organizing sentences, or using proper grammar?
If writing challenges are holding your child back in school, they may have a learning disability known as dysgraphia. Check out this week’s blog to learn the signs and how you can help.
9 Facts About Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)
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When schools provide internal evaluations, they see results before the parents and those results are added to the student’s academic record. Since school evaluators are employed by the district, their results are at risk of being biased. An Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) can provide a more thorough, objective, and private testing experience. Check out this week’s blog on the benefits of IEEs and how Variations can help.
8 Reasons to Get Your Kid Tested by an Educational Psychologist
Could your child or teen benefit from Educational Testing?
Whether your student struggles or excels in school, testing may be the best next step in providing their optimal education. Check out this week’s blog to learn how educational testing can help your kid overcome barriers and achieve their potential.
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.