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How to Get an Independent Neuropsychological Evaluation
And will your child’s school help pay for it? Writer: Kenny Herzog Clinical Expert: Jodi Musoff, MA, MEd What You'll Learn What is an independent educational evaluation (IEE)? Should my child get an IEE? How does I request an IEE for my child? Paren...
Evaluations for Support at School
An evaluation can help you understand what kind of help your child needs. Getting an evaluation is also a necessary step to accessing certain supports and services in school. Every child is eligible for a free evaluation through their local public school di...
When Is a Child Ready for Mainstreaming?
Parents face tough issues when deciding whether it's time to change schools Clinical Experts: Yael Goldmintz-Rosenbaum, PhD , Susan J. Schwartz, MAEd When you have a child who is doing well in a specialized education setting, the good news can actually prese...
Learning Disability Diagnosis and English Language Learners
How parents can help kids get the right support Writer: Gia Miller Clinical Expert: Daryaneh Badaly, PhD, ABPP What You'll Learn What happens if my child who is learning English is diagnosed with a learning disability? Can English language learners be m...
Do Kids Grow Out of Learning Disorders?
Learning disorders don’t go away, but they can get much easier to manage Writer: Gaby Galvin Clinical Experts: Angela Dewey, PhD , Rachel Ganz, PhD What You'll Learn How do learning disorders change over time? How do early interventions help kids with l...
Inside an Evaluation for Learning Disorders
Dr. Matthew Cruger walks us through the process Clinical Expert: Matthew Cruger, PhD What You'll Learn What happens during a learning evaluation? Who does learning evaluations? What information can you get from a learning evaluation? When a child is ...
How to Help Kids Talk About Learning Disabilities
Sometimes opening up about learning differently is hard, but with practice, the rewards can be huge Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS What You'll Learn Why is it important for kids to talk about learning disabilities? Why is it hard for kids to talk a...
Learning Disabilities and Self-Advocacy
How to teach kids to speak up for themselves, and why it matters Writer: Katherine Martinelli Clinical Expert: Taína Coleman, MA, MEd What You'll Learn Why do kids with learning disorders need to be self-advocates? Why is it important that kids understa...
What Is Assistive Technology?
And how does it benefit children who are struggling? Writer: Gia Miller Clinical Experts: Lindsey Biel, MA, OTR/L , Alexa Brigante What You'll Learn What is assistive technology for children with disabilities? How can technology help kids who struggle w...
How to Get Assistive Technology for Your Child in School
We walk you though the process, from start to finish Writer: Gia Miller What You'll Learn What’s the process for getting a child assistive technology in school? How is a child evaluated for assistive technology? How do you work with teachers to enable y...
Learning Specialists at a Glance
A look at the different types of learning specialists and how they can help Children do best in school when they have a team of committed adults supporting them. This is true for all children but it is especially true for children who have psychiatric or lear...
Starting Elementary School
Ten tips to make the transition to kindergarten easier for your child Writer: Michelle Shih Clinical Experts: Kersten Russell, MSEd , Jane Wong, PsyD Key Takeaways Start easing into an earlier bedtime a couple of weeks before school starts. Prac...
Starting Middle School
What your child might face and how you can help Writer: Faith Wilkins Clinical Experts: Emma Petree, LMSW , Janine Domingues, PhD , Jane Wong, PsyD Key Takeaways Middle school kids will have more teachers, more school assignments, and more responsibi...
Starting High School
How to support kids during the transition and throughout freshman year Writer: Molly Hagan Clinical Experts: Katie Peinovich, LCSW , Janine Domingues, PhD , Jenna Klorfein, LCSW Key Takeaways High school means more academic pressure but also new soci...
Finding the Right Fit in a School
One family's experience with the limits of inclusion Writer: Michaela Searfoorce If you had told me I would be writing this piece even last year I would’ve laughed. My son James, now 12 years old, was born with a rare chromosomal disorder, which resulted in ...
Selective Mutism and Starting Kindergarten
What to do to help kids with SM transition to elementary school Writer: Kathryn L. Keough, PhD Clinical Expert: Kathryn L. Keough, PhD Key Takeaways If you have a child with selective mutism, you’ll want to reach out to the school staff to talk about y...
Top 10 Things to Look for in a School for a Special Needs Child
One mom's tips for your school search Writer: Michaela Searfoorce If you’re like me, you might find yourself surprisingly, woefully underprepared for your first special needs school search, especially if you are considering mainstreaming and attend tours tha...
Tips for Getting a Good Start in High School
Strong, realistic study habits make all the difference Writer: Ruth Lee, MEd, ET/P Clinical Expert: Ruth Lee, MEd, ET/P Like the firefighter whose clothes and boots are laid out so he can jump on the truck at a moment’s notice, getting yourself organized an...
Tips for Helping Special Needs Kids Change Schools
How to ease anxiety-provoking transitions Writer: Beth Arky What You'll Learn Why is it hard for children with special needs to change schools? What can parents do to support their kids with special needs when changing schools? What tools can parents us...
Family Resources for Remote Learning
The stress and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic presents daily challenges to the well- being of families and children. In response the Child Mind Institute provides telehealth treatment for children, adolescents and young adults with mental hea...