by drk@academicswest.com | Dec 17, 2025 | AW Resource
You’ve noticed your child engaging in certain repetitive behaviors. At first, you don’t think much of it. Every kid has their own unique habits, after all. But then, your child’s teacher sends home a note saying that your child couldn’t complete their math work...
by drk@academicswest.com | Dec 10, 2025 | AW Resource
All parents want their children to succeed at school. But many things can keep even the brightest children from getting the grades that their parents think they should. Emotional challenges are one such issue. Parents are sometimes afraid to address emotional...
by drk@academicswest.com | Nov 28, 2025 | AW Resource
In decades past, schools focused on “the three R’s” – reading, writing, and arithmetic. But today, those R’s also include resilience, regulation, and reflection. In New York, a social-emotional learning curriculum includes these and many other concepts. ...
by drk@academicswest.com | Nov 21, 2025 | AW Resource
Many children have learning challenges. However, no two children will experience the same learning issue in the same way. This is especially true for autism. Some children with autism may be said to have “high-functioning” autism. This article will discuss the...
by drk@academicswest.com | Nov 14, 2025 | AW Resource
Your family just sat down to watch a movie. Your oldest two children settle in, but your eight-year-old daughter just won’t sit still. You realize this is becoming a pattern. Then, you remember a remark that her teacher made at your last conference. You mention your...
