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A Functional Behavioral Assessment is a process experts use to understand why a child behaves in a certain way. FBAs are typically used when a child has emotional or behavioral issues that interfere with their education.  This article helps parents better understand what an...

It can be difficult for parents to know when their child might need a new school. However, certain patterns can let parents know that it might be time for a change. For example, if your child has been getting consistent services at their traditional...

Deciding to place your child in a new school is a difficult decision. This is particularly true when parents are deciding whether to move their child from a traditional school to a therapeutic school.  Because this is an important decision, parents should approach it...

A wide range of students can benefit from therapeutic schools, including those who suffer from anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), emotional dysregulation, executive-functioning difficulties, and other learning challenges.  This article helps parents understand how and why certain students can benefit from attending therapeutic schools in...

When a child needs academic, emotional, or other supports at a traditional public or private school, parents have several options. But when these steps don’t work, parents may begin to wonder if the school is the issue. If it is, the answer might be...

Some preschool children qualify for Individualized Education Program (IEP) services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). New York City’s kindergarten IEP Process decides whether these services will continue into kindergarten.  This article helps parents understand NYC’s kindergarten IEP process, including eligibility rules...