There are certain statements I hear over and over again when working with families. Some of them sound reassuring. Some sound reasonable. Some are often said with the best intentions. But these are statements that make me nervous because they can discourage parents from asking important questions or advocating for support their child may need. Here are five that I hear all the time. "We are reluctant to label your child so early." There is no downside to identifying a child w

Many IEPs contain language that sounds helpful on the surface but presents significant problems in practice. The IEP ends up being like a mirage. You think that your child is getting supported and learning helpful skills in school, but the reality is very different. Three of the most common red flags I see are: Compliance-based goals Generic accommodations that are not tied to the student's actual needs A focus on making the student appear typical rather than helping them acc

If a child has a neurodevelopmental condition, therapy often needs to be adjusted to the child's profile. In this blog, I discuss ways to adapt therapy process for children with neurodvelopmental challenges who struggle with anxiety, phobias, or OCD.