My child’s math problems become so messy. What can I do?
A: To help your child stay organized with math problems, have him use graph paper. You can easily print out graph paper in different sizes (to accommodate the size of his handwriting) from several internet […]
How can my son have ADHD if he can play Legos or videogames for hours?
A: I hear this question a lot. Children can hyperfocus when they are doing something of interest to them. ADHD is not whether a child can attend when they are doing something they like. ADHD […]
Homework as soon as my kid gets home, or take a break?
A: It totally depends on each individual child. A lot of kids need to have some time to play and burn off some excess energy at the end of a long school day before they […]
Advantage of a private evaluation over a public school evaluation
There are several things you should consider when deciding between having your student evaluated by a private school psychologist or by the public school district. First, whether your child attends public school or private school, […]
What is the difference between A.D.D. and A.D.H.D.?
A: Good question! It is all A.D.H.D. (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)—whether you have the “H” or not! According to our diagnostic manual, psychologists diagnose all people with an attention disorder with ADHD but include one of three […]
How do I know if my child should be tested by a psychologist?
A: There are many reasons you may want to a psychoeducational evaluation of your child. Some parents choose an evaluation simply to better understand their child’s strengths and weaknesses and whether their child is working […]