8 Risks to English Language Learners in Special Education
English Language Learners face numerous obstacles in a traditional classroom setting, but what about ELLs who require special education? Check out this week’s blog to learn about risks that ELLs with learning differences face, and how we 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.
Deck the Halls with Solid Boundaries: Tips to Avoid People-Pleasing
Do the holidays bring out your inner people-pleaser? Many of us struggle to say “no” to family and friends around the holidays, even when it means compromising our own well-being. Check out our special edition blog for 7 tips to tame your inner people-pleaser this holiday season.
Caring for Cognition: 8 Steps for Middle & High School Students to Prioritize Healthy Thinking in the New School Year
Every student wants to bring their A-game when they start a new school year, but back-to-school stressors can sometimes impair our ability to think clearly, logically, and critically. Check out this month’s blog to learn 8 steps students can take to care for their cognition as they head back to class.
My Kid is Struggling in School – Should I Get Them Tested?
Having your kid tested for learning differences may seem overwhelming, but testing is often a student's launchpad to receiving a truly equitable and enriching learning experience. Read this week’s blog to find answers to some of the most pressing questions about diagnostic testing.
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.
Secrets of Successful Step-Families: 10 Tips for Blended Family Bliss
From Cinderella to The Parent Trap, movies often portray second marriages in a negative light. In reality, step-parents & siblings often provide a tremendous source of love, support, and mentorship. Check out this week’s blog to learn 10 tips for achieving blended family bliss.
“My Kid Has a Chronic Illness – How Do I Prepare Them for School?”
From asthma to diabetes and epilepsy to cancer, 1 in 4 children go to school each year with a chronic illness. If your kid has a chronic illness, check out this week’s blog for 9 tips to ensure their health and success as they go back to school.
Tips for Graduate Students Seeking Test Accommodations for the LSAT, MCAT, GRE, NCLEX, CBEST, GMAT, Cosmetology Exam, Contractors Exam, & Bar Exam
The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures that adults with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations on professional licensing exams. However, the application and approval process can be confusing and time consuming. If you are facing a high stakes exam, check out this week’s blog to learn tips on successfully securing accommodations.
Educational Evaluations: Should I Get My Kid Tested this Summer?
While school might be the last thing your kid wants to think about during vacation, summer is a great time to consider diagnostic testing. Educational evaluations provide a clear picture of a student’s needs and recommended accommodations, placements, and/or curriculum modifications. When kids receive test results during break, they can enter the school year with effective support from day one. Check out this month’s blog to learn more about the benefits of summer testing.
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.
9 Teacher Tips for Promoting a High Emotional Quotient (EQ) Classroom
Today’s educators are realizing the importance of emotional learning in addition to core academics. Check out this month’s blog for tips to empower emotional health in your students.
Does math feel unmanageable to your student?
If your kid struggles with learning math, they aren’t alone. Check out this month’s blog to learn possible causes and how our team can help.
What Are the 13 Categories of IDEA?
There are 13 categories of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) that can qualify a student for special education. Read this month’s blog to learn what these categories are, and what disabilities fall under each category.
Adulting with Autism: Could I Have Undiagnosed ASD?
It’s estimated that over 5.4 million adults in the US have autism spectrum disorder, but with autism only being widely recognized since the 1980’s, many of these adults have gone their entire lives without a diagnosis. Check out this month’s blog to learn how autism can impact adult life and discover the benefits of seeking a diagnosis at any age.
My Kid is Being Bullied - How Will This Impact Their Ability to Learn?
Even top-rated schools can turn into hostile and damaging environments for kids who are bullied on campus. Check out this week’s blog to learn how bullying can alter a student’s brain development and impair their ability to learn.
Self-Advocacy in the Workplace: 10 Tips for Talking to Your Employer about Accommodations
If you have a disability that affects your career, asking your employer for accommodations may seem stressful. Read this month’s blogs to learn helpful tips & talking points for successful accommodation requests in the workplace.
4 Steps to Securing Special Education
The requirements for receiving special education can get confusing and complex. Read this month’s blog to learn how a diagnosis differs from special education eligibility, and how our team can help your student secure the support they need.