by Dr. Garforth | Apr 24, 2019 | Learning Disabilities, Reading Science
Literacy Screening Most children begin kindergarten excited by the prospect of finally learning how to read. The idea of reading excites them because it opens the door into a world they only had access to when someone else would read to them. They are excited to be...
by Dr. Garforth | Apr 17, 2019 | IEP, Parents
A Parent’s Guide to IEP Meetings There is no way to deny it, IEP meetings are stressful and hard for any parent. I know professionals who go into meetings as advocates for other families regularly but still struggle with attending an IEP meeting for their own...
by Dr. Garforth | Apr 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
There are so many different terms that parents need to understand when it comes to Individualized Education Plans (IEP). It can be very stressful going into an IEP meeting or reading through documentation about supports available to your child, and the last thing you...
by Dr. Garforth | Apr 7, 2019 | Anxiety
** A guest post by Colleen Wildenhaus ** Test anxiety is no longer associated with only high school finals and college entrance exams. Sadly, it is being seen in children as young as kindergarten due to the abundance of standardized tests required in most schools. ...
by Dr. Garforth | Apr 6, 2019 | Fine Motor Skills, Skill Development
Easter will be here before we know it! There are a number of Easter activities you can do with your children to help them develop their fine motor skills. The fine motor skills of today’s children are not where they once were, and educators see the effects in their...