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Different Paths of Educational Coaching

ASPERGERS/NLD/AUTISM

Aspergers, Nonverbal Learning Disability and Autism are all different, yet many doctors and psychologist do not know the difference and can misdiagnose a child. Although these are all similar it is important to know the difference with your child so you can make sure they are provided with the most appropriate education for there learning style.

• Specific Diagnostic Testing
• Full review of results and thoroughly written evaluation
• Explanation of most appropriate educational/tutoring methods for your child
• Help acquire school accommodations via a 504 plan
• Understand how Aspergers, Nonverbal learning disability and Autism are related
• Help child overcome feelings of inferiority and insecurity

DYSLEXIA

Did you know that thirty percent of the population has dyslexia? Dyslexia means, difficulty with language. A child with Dyslexia will have problems reading, spelling and writing. Dyslexia is NOT a medical disorder it is a language processing disorder and can be tested for and overcome with the proper diagnosis and education.

• Diagnostic Dyslexia Testing
• Full review of results and thoroughly written evaluation
• Explanation of most appropriate educational/tutoring methods for your child
• Help acquire school accommodations via a 504 plan
• Understand how the brain and dyslexia are related
• Help child overcome feelings of inferiority and insecurity

ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER

Attention Deficit Disorder with or without Hyperactivity is also common. Many children who have dyslexia are also AD/HD but some have AD/HD alone. Often this is difficult to diagnosis since AD/HD varies in degree and symptoms. Although pediatricians can diagnosis this, they often only rely on the parent and teacher reports alone.

• Accurate assessments to determine if it is AD/HD or not
• Full review of results and thoroughly written evaluation
• Understand your child's specific AD/HD
• Develop plans for home and school to create a successful child
• Help acquire school accommodations
• Collaborate with child's doctor if medications are or need to be involved

DYSGRAPHIA

Dysgraphia means difficulty with handwriting. Many children with Dyslexia and/or AD/HD often have Dysgraphia. Dysgraphia impairs the child's ability to express ideas with written language. There are different types and degrees of Dysgraphia and it is often overlooked as a difficulty for a child, yet can cause educational and emotional distress.

• Diagnostic Dysgraphia Testing
• Full review of results and thoroughly written evaluation
• Understand the level and type of Dysgraphia
• Help acquire school accommodations