228: Signs Your Child’s IEP or 504 Plan Needs Revision with Catherine Whitcher
As children grow and their needs evolve, it becomes crucial to ensure that their educational accommodations remain effective and aligned with their current challenges and developments. That’s why it isn’t a surprise that many parents wonder whether their child’s IEP or 504 Plan needs revision. Staying proactive is therefore essential for ensuring that the support
227: How to Handle a Meltdown in Teens and Kids: The CALMS Dysregulated Kid Parenting Protocol
This episode covers practical strategies for managing meltdowns in kids, explores the causes of dysregulation, and offers resources to support parents and children.
226: Dysregulated Kids AMA: Why the Nervous System Reacts and What to do About it
Dysregulation is the common thread connecting various behavioral and emotional challenges. As such, our kids’ behaviors often reflect underlying issues with their nervous systems. Addressing these challenges effectively starts by understanding more about the nervous system and how it influences behavior. Today’s episode delves into the complexities of dysregulation, exploring why it occurs and how
ADHD and neurodivergence are often accompanied by hidden challenges that can severely affect daily life. In fact, factors like hypermobility, mold exposure, and a dysregulated nervous system can intensify symptoms in those with ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions. That is why addressing these factors is essential for enhancing the well-being of individuals navigating neurodivergence. Today’s
224: Gifted and Struggling: Executive Functioning in Twice Exceptional (2E) Students
Being gifted is often associated with high intellectual ability and exceptional talent, but it doesn’t automatically translate to having strong organizational or executive functioning skills. In fact, many gifted individuals may excel in areas like problem-solving or creative thinking but still struggle with everyday tasks like planning, managing time, and following through with assignments. This
223: Dyslexia Treatment: Psychologist’s Steps to How to Remediate Dyslexia
Dyslexia and reading difficulties are common, with 80% of kids in special education having reading goals on their IEPs. Yet, dyslexia is often missed or improperly remediated. Ensuring accurate diagnosis and tailored interventions can make a significant difference in a child’s educational journey. In today’s episode, we’ll delve deep into the challenges faced by children
220: How NVLD Impacts Learning and Social Skills: Parents Path to Self Regulation
Engaging in social interactions can be particularly challenging for children with learning difficulties like Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD). For these children, socialization goes beyond just making friends; it involves navigating the complexities of understanding and responding to social cues that others might take for granted. This difficulty in interpreting nonverbal signals and visual-spatial information can
216: Autism Success Stories: How Meeting My Kid Where He Was At Changed Everything With Hannah
Fostering a child’s growth and development requires meeting them where they are at. This approach means understanding and accepting their current emotional, sensory, and developmental needs, rather than imposing external expectations. Moreover, this paves the way for success stories by enabling children to thrive in an environment that respects their unique pace and promotes their
214: Behavior Decoded: Unseen Reasons of School Avoidance Anxiety
School avoidance anxiety often builds over time, leading to a state where children may struggle to articulate their feelings beyond expressing a strong refusal to attend school. As parents, it’s important to take a step back, look for the signs, and initiate conversations to understand what might be causing your children’s distress. This proactive approach
212: Behavior Decoded: Why Won’t My Kid Play a Sport
As parents, our primary concern is always the well-being and development of our kids. With this nurturing instinct, we naturally seek to expose them to a variety of experiences and opportunities, including sports. However, despite our best intentions, there are times when our kids may resist participating in sports. Today, we explore the factors
228: Signs Your Child’s IEP or 504 Plan Needs Revision with Catherine Whitcher
As children grow and their needs evolve, it becomes crucial to ensure that their educational accommodations remain effective and aligned with their current challenges and developments. That’s why it isn’t a surprise that many parents wonder whether their child’s IEP or 504 Plan needs revision. Staying proactive is therefore essential
227: How to Handle a Meltdown in Teens and Kids: The CALMS Dysregulated Kid Parenting Protocol
This episode covers practical strategies for managing meltdowns in kids, explores the causes of dysregulation, and offers resources to support parents and children.
226: Dysregulated Kids AMA: Why the Nervous System Reacts and What to do About it
Dysregulation is the common thread connecting various behavioral and emotional challenges. As such, our kids’ behaviors often reflect underlying issues with their nervous systems. Addressing these challenges effectively starts by understanding more about the nervous system and how it influences behavior. Today’s episode delves into the complexities of dysregulation, exploring
ADHD and neurodivergence are often accompanied by hidden challenges that can severely affect daily life. In fact, factors like hypermobility, mold exposure, and a dysregulated nervous system can intensify symptoms in those with ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions. That is why addressing these factors is essential for enhancing the well-being
224: Gifted and Struggling: Executive Functioning in Twice Exceptional (2E) Students
Being gifted is often associated with high intellectual ability and exceptional talent, but it doesn’t automatically translate to having strong organizational or executive functioning skills. In fact, many gifted individuals may excel in areas like problem-solving or creative thinking but still struggle with everyday tasks like planning, managing time, and
223: Dyslexia Treatment: Psychologist’s Steps to How to Remediate Dyslexia
Dyslexia and reading difficulties are common, with 80% of kids in special education having reading goals on their IEPs. Yet, dyslexia is often missed or improperly remediated. Ensuring accurate diagnosis and tailored interventions can make a significant difference in a child’s educational journey. In today’s episode, we’ll delve deep into
220: How NVLD Impacts Learning and Social Skills: Parents Path to Self Regulation
Engaging in social interactions can be particularly challenging for children with learning difficulties like Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD). For these children, socialization goes beyond just making friends; it involves navigating the complexities of understanding and responding to social cues that others might take for granted. This difficulty in interpreting nonverbal
216: Autism Success Stories: How Meeting My Kid Where He Was At Changed Everything With Hannah
Fostering a child’s growth and development requires meeting them where they are at. This approach means understanding and accepting their current emotional, sensory, and developmental needs, rather than imposing external expectations. Moreover, this paves the way for success stories by enabling children to thrive in an environment that respects their
214: Behavior Decoded: Unseen Reasons of School Avoidance Anxiety
School avoidance anxiety often builds over time, leading to a state where children may struggle to articulate their feelings beyond expressing a strong refusal to attend school. As parents, it’s important to take a step back, look for the signs, and initiate conversations to understand what might be causing your
212: Behavior Decoded: Why Won’t My Kid Play a Sport
As parents, our primary concern is always the well-being and development of our kids. With this nurturing instinct, we naturally seek to expose them to a variety of experiences and opportunities, including sports. However, despite our best intentions, there are times when our kids may resist participating in sports.
The effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment vary by patient and condition. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, LLC does not guarantee certain results.