by drk@academicswest.com | Jan 16, 2026 | AW Resource
When a child struggles at school, parents often feel helpless. But often, there is a reason for the child’s difficulties. Under certain circumstances – such as when a child is neurodivergent (e.g., autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), has a...
by drk@academicswest.com | Jan 9, 2026 | AW Resource
Every time you tell your child to do a simple task, five minutes later, they come back in the room and ask what they were supposed to be doing. You chalk it up to childhood and think nothing of it. Then, your child’s teacher sends you an email that says your child is...
by drk@academicswest.com | Dec 31, 2025 | AW Resource
While most people think that a brilliant child will automatically do well in school, this isn’t always the case. Research shows that anywhere from 9 to 50 percent of gifted students may actually underperform in school. Fortunately, there are things parents can do to...
by drk@academicswest.com | Dec 24, 2025 | AW Resource
You know that your child is working hard at school. You’ve talked to their teachers, but they continue to struggle. What can a concerned parent do? When a child is having difficulty at school, one of the best things a parent can do is get them an...
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...
