by Mihaela | Feb 20, 2025 | Developmental Concerns, FIE/IEP Reviews, Professional Support, School Districts and Other Institutions
When discussing the impact of educational disabilities, many people focus primarily on academic performance and grades. However, the effects of learning differences extend far beyond a student’s report card. Educational disabilities influence multiple aspects...
by Mihaela | Feb 17, 2025 | Developmental Concerns, FIE/IEP Reviews, Professional Support, School Districts and Other Institutions
When evaluating a child for autism eligibility in Texas schools, certain behaviors may indicate that autism is NOT the appropriate classification. These behaviors suggest that the child’s challenges may stem from other factors, such as emotional disturbance...
by Mihaela | Jan 28, 2025 | Developmental Concerns, School Districts and Other Institutions
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are two of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders, both of which significantly impact a child’s behavior, learning, and social interactions. While the diagnostic criteria for...
by Mihaela | Jan 28, 2025 | Developmental Concerns, Professional Support, School Districts and Other Institutions
Cognitive ability refers to an individual’s mental capacity to process information, solve problems, think critically, and learn. It encompasses various intellectual functions, such as memory, reasoning, attention, and executive functioning. Academic performance, on...
by Mihaela | Jan 27, 2025 | Developmental Concerns, School Districts and Other Institutions
The early years of a child’s educational journey are critical for laying the foundation of lifelong learning. For children in kindergarten, development is marked by rapid growth in cognitive, language, motor, and social-emotional skills. However, assessing...
by Mihaela | Jan 5, 2025 | Developmental Concerns
Definition:Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which students acquire and apply the skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships,...
