It is quite common for a child in elementary school and junior high school to have an academic tutor. Parents often ask us what we recommend for a tutor. What characteristics, what training is needed, etc. It is impossible to give a patented answer for these questions. The characteristics and qualities of the tutor really […]
Reading Disabilities are estimated to occur at a prevalence rate of 5-10%. A disability, which is a more chronic struggle with reading without early identification and intervention, must be differentiated from the child who demonstrates a slower process in the normal developmental curve of reading development. A disability will not resolve with repeated practice, extra […]
Mathematics is much more than adding and subtracting. In reality, there are several factors and components that compose a child’s mathematics achievement. Children’s mathematics skills are found to develop in a hierarchical fashion. Stages of mathematics development: The first stage of mathematics development is observed in young children and consists of skills such as understanding […]
Learning concerns are one of the most common neurological issues with which children and adolescents present. It has been estimated that approximately six percent of the general population meet the clinical criteria for a diagnosis of a learning disability. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition (American Psychiatric Association, 2013), which is the guide book […]
Pediatricians oftentimes only have fifteen to twenty minutes with a child and family during a wellness visit. Most of that time would be used to ensure the medical health of the child. It is imperative that time also be spent on ascertaining information regarding the social, emotional, and behavioral development of the child. I always […]
The process of going through a neuropsychological evaluation can be tiring and time consuming. This process is long-starting from concerns brought up by the teacher, sharing the information with the pediatrician, getting a referral, meeting with the neuropsychologist, having the child participate in the comprehensive evaluation, and meeting at the end for feedback. This process […]
A neuropsychological evaluation can help a child in multiple ways. The focus of the evaluation is to provide information for parents about why a child is struggling with regards to his or her academic achievement, social engagement, and/or emotional regulation. Parents will bring their children in for a neuropsychological evaluation when they have concerns about […]
Pediatric neuropsychologists are clinical psychologists who focus on completing comprehensive evaluations to ascertain the most appropriate diagnosis in order to lead to the most effective treatment outcome. All neuropsychologists have their Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology and also have several years of training with brain based behaviors, neurodevelopmental conditions, as well as effective interventions and […]
Many high school students with learning disabilities or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder require additional assistance and accommodations when they are required to complete lengthy examinations such as the SAT and the ACT. These adolescents often are unable to complete the examination within the time frame allotted to them or exhibit difficulties with certain aspects of […]
Research has indicated that the number one treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a combination of stimulant medication and social skills training. The purpose of this blog is to give a primer for parents on skills training and what this constitutes for a child with a diagnosis of ADHD. There are four major […]