Should I Get My Child Evaluated? A Mom (and Expert)'s Advice
You may be wondering, "Should I get my child evaluated?" Maybe he is struggling with reading, or she is having trouble paying attention in school. Many parents feel nervous or anxious about...
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I evaluate kids with learning and attention issues, but I also have a child with learning and attention issues too. And what I found, going through the process myself, is that it's anxiety provoking for every parent, even one who does this every day of my life. And I find that part of the issue for me, and for other parents, is having to admit that our child is struggling with something. No parent wants to think their child is struggling with something. The most important thing for parents to remember is that the evaluation process leads to knowledge, and knowledge is power. Knowledge is your ability to go into the school and to advocate for your child. It's your ability to know what exactly your child is struggling with. Being able to identify tha...
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I evaluate kids with learning and attention issues, but I also have a child with learning and attention issues too. And what I found, going through the process myself, is that it's anxiety provoking for every parent, even one who does this every day of my life. And I find that part of the issue for me, and for other parents, is having to admit that our child is struggling with something. No parent wants to think their child is struggling with something. The most important thing for parents to remember is that the evaluation process leads to knowledge, and knowledge is power. Knowledge is your ability to go into the school and to advocate for your child. It's your ability to know what exactly your child is struggling with. Being able to identify tha...
