There’s a lot of confusion surrounding the assessment process, whether it’s a dyslexia assessment, an executive functioning assessment, or something else. In these columns, Dr. Selznick breaks through the myths and misinformation, giving you simple, concrete steps you can take to help your child.
Here’s some of our top blog posts about the assessment process:
Questions to Ask in an Assessment Part I
Questions to Ask in an Assessment Part II
Ryan and his Quasi-ADHD Part I
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Let’s say I want to improve my tennis game, so I go to a pro to have him size up my skills. Watching me serve, hit a few forehands, some back hands and a few at the net, he comes […]
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Accommodations in school are typically formalized in what is called a 504 Plan. 504 (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) grew out of ADA (Americans with Disability Act) legislation. Since the 1990’s, 504 found its way into the […]
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One of the things about this time of year is my annual ritual of trying to beat back the clutter and piles surrounding me. Admittedly over the years I have been plagued with SHD, aka “Sentimental Hoarding Disorder.” For example, […]
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When I assess a child my focus often centers on where skills (and the skills can range from cognitive/academic to emotional/social) are breaking down for the child, which then guides goals and “next-step thinking.” Admittedly, I am less focused on […]
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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 […]