UrbanBaby's school board featured this post today: Dc had a Verbal vs. Performance gap on her ERBs (79 & 94). I took her to see an ed. psych. and the conclusion was that she may have some receptive issues (e.g. doesn't listen to the whole question, or picks out part of the questions w/o integrating … Continue reading Does this Child Have a Receptive Language Disorder?
Auditory Processing Disorder
Auditory Processing Disorder is when your brain hears sound, but can't make proper sense of it. One popular book says that having APD is like hearing sound through water. Having auditory processing disorder can hold a child back socially, academically, and emotionally.Over the years, many of my clients have reported that their children have received … Continue reading Auditory Processing Disorder
Help Finding Special Needs Schools and Support in New York, Westchester, and New Jersey
I've blogged about Toby Glick at ParentConfidante just recently, but I can't help writing about her again. Toby just helped me find a qualified child psychologist for a youngster in need. The child and her parents are so relieved. When I called Toby to express my gratitude, Toby told me about work she's doing right now placing … Continue reading Help Finding Special Needs Schools and Support in New York, Westchester, and New Jersey
Special Needs Families in New York: Finally an Advocate You Can Trust
Special Needs issues—whether speech, language, physical or social—are not easy. At Abacus Guide, here’s what I've heard from families: * Their nursery school director, teacher, or others say their preschool-aged child may have special needs. Families sometimes also suspect a problem, but other times they believe their school is "overdiagnosing"; * Clinicians rush to label … Continue reading Special Needs Families in New York: Finally an Advocate You Can Trust