Getting Organized for School
Middle and high school is way tougher than elementary school. Instead of having your teachers or parents help you with getting organized for school, you need to do it on […]
Social Emotional Learning in Video Games: Finding the Golden Rule
One of my favorite stories from my son’s Ethan childhood came from one of his preschool classmates at the Child Development Center (CDC) at the University of Rhode Island. The […]
Slow Processing Speed and 504 Plans
Does slow processing speed qualify a student for a 504 plan? This is a question that I am frequently asked in my work as a child clinical psychologist. The simple […]
A Teacher’s Guide to Executive Functions in the Classroom
How do executive functions impact academic performance?
It is evident that executive functioning skills are crucial to classroom success. Simple executive skills such as organization and planning help students to […]
