The school year is in full swing! Parents have questions: Does my child need extra reading support? Does he have ADHD? Do I need a new psychoeducational evaluation? What about college accommodations? What’s executive functions?
Early childhood educators (ECE) are often our child’s first teachers outside the family. They nurture curious minds and help our youngest in building social skills that go way beyond Kindergarten.
As a new school year approaches, many parents begin thinking about backpacks, schedules, teachers, and getting their children back into a routine. An ADHD evaluation can provide valuable information about…
A big thanks to the Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization and the district for their year-round commitment to teacher training and our students.
Parenting a teenager can sometimes feel confusing and overwhelming. Teens often hide their emotions, minimize what they are experiencing, or express stress in ways that are easy to overlook.
There’s a growing recognition on the part of parents that unbridled access to screen time may not be healthy for their child’s development. We have witnessed increased rates of childhood anxiety, mood instability, sleep disruption, and social stress.
Teachers play a critical role in identifying anxiety, helping students develop coping skills, and knowing when it’s time to bring in the support of a licensed professional.
It’s Black History Month, a time when we celebrate the many contributions of Black and African communities. That celebration must include our neurodivergent children and teens. Neurodiversity reminds us that ADHD, autism, dyslexia and other learning differences are natural expressions of human brain development. They are not deficits–they are differences with remarkable strengths.
Great teachers are lifelong learners!
Starting the year off with fun and learning at Bethany Christian School’s Professional Development Day Event.
How do you help your teen to get a start and to plan for the year ahead? If your teen has executive functioning struggles, you are not alone.
