Adaptive Functioning: What Is It, and How Does It Affect Learning?

Brushing your teeth, asking questions, getting to school on time: do you know what adaptive functioning skills are, and how they impact student success? Check out this month’s blog to discover the importance of adaptive functioning for students, and learn what you can do if your student struggles with adaptive behaviors. 

Is Residential Placement the Best Option for my Child or Teen?

The idea of residential schools can be scary to parents, but these specialized programs can offer life-changing benefits for students whose needs cannot be met through standard schooling. Read this week’s blog to learn when residential placement is often appropriate, and how Variations can help parents considering this path for their child’s education.

Does My Child Have Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder? 7 Ways to Identify DMDD

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) inhibits a child’s ability to control their emotions, resulting in various challenges in their social and academic lives. Read this month’s blog to learn how a parent can identify DMDD in their kid, and how our diagnosticians can help.

Does My Kid Qualify for an IEP Under “Other Health Impairment (OHI)”?

Unlike most of IDEA’s 13 categories, the “Other Health Impairment” category covers a broad range of conditions, from ADHD to depression. Check out this month’s blog to learn more about this important category and whether your child might qualify for an IEP under its umbrella. 

Specific Learning Disabilities & Special Education: 6 Facts for Parents

The Specific Learning Disability category is one of 13 categories under IDEA that can qualify a student for an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Read this month’s blog to learn about the impact of SLDs, how students can qualify for an IEP under this category, and how our diagnosticians can help.

7 Ways Schizophrenia Impacts Education

Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder that presents a variety of obstacles to learning. Read this month’s blog to learn about the symptoms of schizophrenia, how it can affect a student’s education, and how our diagnosticians can help.

The 13 Categories of IDEA: What Conditions Can Qualify My Student for Special Education?

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The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) defines 13 categories of conditions that can quality students for special education. Check out this month’s blog to learn what these categories are, and how our team can help your student receive appropriate support.

Understanding Supports, Services, Accommodations, Modifications & Placements

Academic accommodations, services, modifications, and placements: do you know the differences?

Check out this week’s blog to brush up on your education program lingo and discover how each type of intervention can help your child reach their academic potential.