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Does My Child Need an Evaluation? A “How to Worry” Guide

How do I know if my child needs an individual assessment? Probably yes, if…Your child's teacher recommends testing. Most teachers try informal strategies and take advantage of regular education resources such as RTI before recommending an individual assessment...

Don’t Myth Out on Learning Styles

What’s your style? Mine ranges from “appropriate for garage cleaning” to “1956 librarian.” Oh, you mean learning, not fashion? Guess what? I have no style! Diet fads come and go but the boring facts of good nutrition remain: eat a wide range of vegetables and avoid fried foods. There are similar laws in learning…

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Looking Into a Crystal Ball: What Can You Find Out from a Psychoeducational Evaluation?

Let me take you on a tour of psychoeducational evaluations. A comprehensive assessment can "map" skills in important areas and identify possible learning disabilities. It can point you to interventions and accommodations. What about creativity? Learning "potential"?...