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.
8 Facts for Parents About Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)
Is it time for your kid’s IEE re-evaluation, or have you been considering an initial evaluation to support your child’s academic future? Read this month’s blog to learn 10 facts about the benefits of an IEE, and how private evaluations prioritize the needs of families and students.
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.
What Parents Need to Know About Dysgraphia: The Learning Disability that Impairs Writing
Does writing or typing seem way harder than it should 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.
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.
School Refusal and Anxiety: 7 Questions for Parents to Consider
Does that idea of going to school give your kid unmanageable anxiety?
If your kid adamantly refuses to go to school, you may be wondering what you can do. Read this month’s blog to get answers to some of your questions about school refusal and learn how our team can help.
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.
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.