A Case of the “Didja’s”

by | Oct 18, 2019 | Parenting Misc

Modern parenting is plagued by a bad case of the “Didja’s.” You know.  While the content may vary somewhat, here is a sample of some common Didja’s: “Didja (i.e., “Did you”) start your homework?” “Didja finish your homework. “Didja put your stuff away?” “Didja brush...

Parent Outrage Quotient

by | Oct 11, 2019 | Parenting Misc

Outrage is an emotion parents often feel when it comes to how they perceive their struggling child is ultimately handled/managed by the school. Part of the outrage stems from a lack of understanding in terms of how the school operates when it comes to the issues of...

That Place on the Bell-Shaped Curve

by | Oct 4, 2019 | Assessment

I regularly get referral questions from parents anxious to know whether their child has a learning disability or or is “dyslexic.” Often the story goes that the child has shown signs of struggling since the early grades and even though the special education team has...

“Where There’s Smoke…”

by | Sep 27, 2019 | Assessment

I recently evaluated an 8 year old third grade girl who had significant reading, spelling and writing issues. Previously evaluated by the special education team and a local hospital, the mom was informed that her child was “average.” Closer inspection of the child’s...