Top 10 Signs of a Gifted Child

Gifted children often exhibit unique behaviors, aptitudes, and ways of thinking that set them apart. Recognizing the top 10 signs of a gifted child early can help parents, caregivers, and educators nurture their potential in positive and impactful ways. What Defines a...

Fluid Reasoning: What Does it Mean?

FLUID REASONING, WORKING MEMORY, BEHAVIOR, PROCESSING SPEED, ADHD, ACCOMMODATIONS, MATHEMATICS Fluid reasoning.  I often see this listed on neuropsychological and psycho-educational testing but what does it mean and how does it impact education? Fluid reasoning is the...

5 Ways Being a Preemie Impacts Learning

November 18, 2018|SPEECH (SLI), EXECUTIVE FUNCTION, BEHAVIOR, FINE MOTOR, SELFREGULATION, ADHD, PREEMIE 5 Ways Being a Preemie Impacts Learning Pregnant with Quads at 26w4d. I would go into labor again 2 days later. November 17th is World Prematurity Day....

Food Coloring and ADHD: What You Need to Know

November 20, 2018|NUTRITION, HEALTH, EXECUTIVE FUNCTION, BEHAVIOR, EMOTIONS, ADHD Synthetic food coloring has been added to processed foods since the late 1800s.  The FDA has insisted that food coloring is not harmful to children and does not cause...

Halloween and Autism

October 12, 2018|BEHAVIOR, EMOTIONS, PARENTS, AUTISM, HOLIDAY, HOMESCHOOL Autism Autism is a neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorder that impedes social interactions and is often accompanied by sensory issues that cause heightened anxiety and tantrum-like...