by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Sep 20, 2019 | Modern Childhood
There are different phases to an assessment that I will do with a child. One of the phases I like the best, is the “informal feedback” portion. That is the point where I’ve gotten a feel for the child and start sharing some impressions with the mom (occasionally the...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Sep 12, 2019 | Assessment
Recently we talked about assessment and my perspective that there is often endless and unnecessary complication when it comes to assessing kids and their issues (see Assessment Basics). This week I want to elaborate on a couple of points. As I noted, a good...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Sep 6, 2019 | Parenting Misc, School/Special Education Misc
Everywhere you go there are reminders. Yep, it’s back to school. There will be all kinds of articles in magazines and on the internet like 10 Tips for Having an Easy, Breezy School Year. Good luck. These articles rarely get to the heart of the matter, the...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Aug 16, 2019 | Assessment
It’s that time of year – the time when we sense the summer fading and the press of the school year. With the start of the school year, many of you are considering having your child assessed, but not really sure what is involved or what is its purpose. As is...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Aug 9, 2019 | Dyslexia/Reading & Learning Disabilities
You know the expression, “He’s like a dog with a bone.” That’s how I feel sometimes in this business. One of the bones that I chew on repetitively and just can’t shake is the notion of the “IQ” being one of the primary reasons a struggling child is not given...
