Practical strategies and the latest research on learning and executive functioning, in brief articles for parents on the go.
August 2, 2026
Grace is a 12 year old girl who has always done really well in school. Her teachers always described her as a “great reader” because she loved stories, had a huge vocabulary, and could talk endlessly…
August 1, 2026
When an individual meets criteria for Autism and ADHD, the term AuDHD is used to describe this result. While not a diagnosis in the DSM, it’s beginning to become more understood. Research suggests…
July 4, 2026
Every spring, students across the country sit down for state standardized tests. For many families and teachers, these scores are treated like a final judgment: Are they on grade level? Are they…
July 3, 2026
In the reading world, one of the biggest struggles parents are facing today is their child’s insistence on reading graphic novels instead of conventional novels without the picture support. To…
June 6, 2026
Let’s talk about ADHD. Most people have heard of ADHD but unless you have a child who struggles with it, many might not completely understand what it is and all the effects it has on cognitions and…
June 5, 2026
This has been a hot topic of debate among professionals in the field for as long as motivation has been a topic of study. There are many schools of thought, and you may get a different opinion…
May 8, 2026
I was at my CrossFit gym the other day when the song “Shoop” came on and everyone started singing along with it. Who can resist rapping alongside Salt N’ Pepa for some 90’s nostalgia? Even though…
May 7, 2026
Ahhh….writing….the Big Kahuna! I can’t tell you how many students struggle with writing and it can be for a variety of reasons or a bunch of reasons simultaneously. Either way, hear me when I say to…
April 9, 2026
Motivation is a huge topic. So many times I have parents complaining to me that their child doesn’t seem motivated and they want to know how they can motivate their child to be more driven. The…
April 1, 2026
This is a very common question among parents and a very good one. To have a full neuropsychological or psych-ed evaluation, can be extremely expensive. It’s also very time-consuming. How necessary…
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