Does My Child Need an IEP or a 504?
Does My Child Need an IEP or a 504? When parents call our offices, they often want to find support for their child at school. Oftentimes teachers and administrators struggle with identifying proper supports for children, not because of a lack of knowledge or resources, but usually due to a lack of clarity regarding a child’s specific […]
Does My Child Have a Learning Disability?
What Are the Signs of a Learning Disability? Where Are the Resources? So, your child is struggling with school. Her handwriting is scattered and illegible, he has difficulty remembering math facts, he hates reading out loud, and she has a hard time getting her thoughts out on a page. Many children with learning disabilities are incredibly […]
5 Life Changing Values for a Healthy Family
5 Life Changing Values for a Healthy Family When parents call our office in Fort Collins to schedule counseling or a psychological evaluation for their children, they often feel helpless, frustrated, confused, and at the end of themselves. While their focus is on the health and well being of the children experiencing certain challenges, their […]
Five Sleep Solutions for Children with ADHD
Children with ADHD often struggle with sleep. This is no surprise to the many exhausted parents. You’ve tried everything. You sang songs, read books, and sat outside the bedroom door as your child remained awake for hours. As a last resort, many parents use sleep medications meant for adults on their children. Sadly, those medications […]
How to Talk with Kids about ADHD
Another great article from ADDitude on how to describe ADHD to your kids. I get this question a lot from parents after an evaluation. Short and useful read – check it out!
Answers to Questions About ADHD Medication
I’ve been ripping off ADDitude a lot lately…so why stop now?! Great article today with answers to some top medication questions. I get a lot of questions about medication from parents after an evaluation – this article even taught me a few things I didn’t know. Check it out!
