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achievepsychologyp
- Nov 23, 2021
- 3 min
The Mental Load & Emotional Labor
Parenthood is considered to be a partnership more than ever before; however, women continue to be the primary provider of parenting...
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achievepsychologyp
- Nov 5, 2021
- 6 min
Alternative Educational Placements
We frequently receive questions about possible placements outside of the traditional public school setting for our kiddos with divergent...
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achievepsychologyp
- Oct 22, 2021
- 3 min
Who Does What? *Special Ed Edition*
It can be confusing and intimidating when you walk into a room of school staff members, most of whom you do not recognize, to discuss...
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achievepsychologyp
- Oct 8, 2021
- 2 min
Differences Between IEP and 504
Basic Descriptions: IEP - A written document that outlines a child’s individual learning needs and goals, the services the school will...
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achievepsychologyp
- Oct 1, 2021
- 2 min
Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)
You've gone through the MTSS process, the referral process, and completed the evaluation. Maybe your child qualified for an IEP or maybe...
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achievepsychologyp
- Sep 24, 2021
- 3 min
Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Like the two meetings you've had before this one, there will be a number of school district staff member sitting around the table....
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achievepsychologyp
- Sep 17, 2021
- 2 min
100 Fun & COVID-Conscious Family Activities for Fall
Go apple picking Visit an outdoor farmer's market Host an apple pie bakeoff between your kids and their friends Jump in a pile of leaves...
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achievepsychologyp
- Sep 10, 2021
- 5 min
Evaluation for Special Education Services
*Note: This process is similar in all states, but this post refers in detail to Ohio's* The school team has agreed to complete an...
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achievepsychologyp
- Sep 3, 2021
- 2 min
Special Education Referral Process
If your child continues to struggle despite having a building-level intervention plan, or if you believe your child's...
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achievepsychologyp
- Aug 27, 2021
- 3 min
504/Accommodation Plans
Another type of plan available to your child, per Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act, is an accommodation plan. The...
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achievepsychologyp
- Aug 20, 2021
- 2 min
Building Level Intervention Plans and Informal Accommodations
So you have consulted with your child's teacher. They have tried some interventions in the classroom, but your child continues to...
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achievepsychologyp
- Aug 13, 2021
- 2 min
Differentiation/Tier One Intervention
Welcome to the first post in what will be a 10-post series regarding the varying levels of supports available in public schools to...
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achievepsychologyp
- Jul 16, 2021
- 2 min
Let's Talk About Sex, Baby
And by baby, I mean your ACTUAL baby. Yes, folks. Here are five tips for talking about the birds and the bees with your children and...
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achievepsychologyp
- Jul 10, 2021
- 2 min
What on Earth is Executive Functioning?
Executive functioning is currently a hot topic in developmental psychology, in school, and in parenting... but what exactly is it? Simply...
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achievepsychologyp
- Jun 25, 2021
- 1 min
5 Reasons to Say "Yes" to Your Kids
It sets a precedent for open-mindedness in life. Being an open-minded person leads one to explore new experiences, learn new things,...
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achievepsychologyp
- Jun 18, 2021
- 3 min
A Day in the Life - ADHD Parenting
It's 6:00AM. You wake up and the first thing you think about is how much you dread trying to get your child out of bed and on the bus....
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achievepsychologyp
- Jun 11, 2021
- 2 min
Dyslexia: Is It Really a Thing?
YES!! Dyslexia is really a thing. It goes by many different names and manifests in many different ways. The first thing most people think...
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