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When you start noticing signs that your child or loved one might be facing developmental challenges, it can feel overwhelming. You want clear answers and practical steps to help them thrive. That’s where autism spectrum assessments come in. These assessments provide a structured way to understand behaviors, strengths, and needs. They open the door to support and resources that can make a real difference. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the key autism evaluation technique

Two recent studies—one on rural principals, one on principal preparation—point to the same core problem: school leaders aren’t being trained to handle special education or implement FAPE with confidence. That gap shows up every day in how schools serve (or fail to serve) students with intellectual disabilities. The Real Issue Principal prep programs barely skim special education. Rural schools then compound the problem with limited staffing, tight budgets, and leaders who wea

🔍 What Is Working Memory? Working memory  is the brain’s temporary workspace where information is held, processed, and connected to long-term memory. It’s what allows a child to remember directions, solve a math problem, or follow the plot of a story. The concept dates back to Baddeley and Hitch (1974) , who proposed three core systems: Central Executive  – manages attention and coordinates information Phonological Loop  – stores sounds and language Visuo-Spatial Sketchpad  

Connection Is Our Superpower: How I Met Dr. Julie Barta Dr. Bruce Perry teaches us that relationships and connections are  our superpower. We’re not the fastest, strongest, or biggest creatures on the planet. We are, as he says, “meat on feet.” But together, in community, we can accomplish incredible things. Dr. Perry’s research through the Neurosequential Network shows that the strongest predictor of our current mental health is the quality of our connection to others. Not

If your kid is bright, curious, and capable—but can’t seem to get their backpack zipped, turn in homework, or start a task without a full dramatic monologue—you’re not alone. These are executive functioning challenges: the skills that help us plan, organize, manage time, and get stuff done. At PsychEducational, I work with plenty of students who are disorganized . The goal isn’t to “fix” them—it’s to build tools and habits that support the way their brains actually work. Belo

Struggling in school can be frustrating for both children and parents. When a child has difficulty reading, writing, or processing information, it raises a common question: could this be a specific learning disability like dyslexia? Understanding the signs of dyslexia and knowing how to find out if your child has it can help you provide the right support early on. What Is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a learning difference that affects how the brain processes written and spoken langu

1. National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD): A non-profit organization that provides information, resources, and support for...

Whether it be in a formal educational context or during the course of our daily lives, as people we are always engaged in the process of...

1. Give students the chance to be autonomous: Giving students a sense of control over their education can boost motivation and...

How frequently do you create clear, attainable objectives for yourself when you're studying or doing a task? When working on a task or...