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Your child is exceptionally bright. Their vocabulary is highly advanced for their age. They read books that are well above their grade level. And yet, they struggle with school assignments, even those that involve reading and writing. What is going on?  A sophisticated vocabulary...

It can be confusing and frustrating for parents to see a gap between their child’s knowledge and their homework and test scores. The frustration can increase if the parent isn’t sure if their child’s outcomes are related to a disability or something else.  The...

Summer is filled with road trips, barbeques, beach days, and other fun activities. But for children in grades K-12, summer can also mean losing crucial academic progress. A recent study found that elementary school students lost roughly 20 percent of their reading gains from...

Your four-year-old child just started Pre-K. Every day, they come home excited to share stories about the fun they had in school. But their teacher raises some questions about their progress in the class. She says that your child might have a developmental delay. ...

Growing up, we all heard, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” This phrase reminds us that persistence is a key ingredient of success. But asking someone to try harder only works when the person can perform the task. Trying harder might...

Your child has been struggling at school. When you mentioned your concerns to your child’s teacher, she mentioned an IEP. But you’re not sure how the process works or where to start.  An IEP – Individualized Education Program – is a legally binding document...