Programs for Education - Why Is My Child Struggling?

 Many learning disabilities or differences are brain based.  Maturation and development, combined with understanding a child’s performance across academic, achievement, social, aptitude and neuropsychological abilities can help provide the most informed set of data.  This will aid in arriving at accurate identification of the difficulty and implementing appropriate interventions and strategies for the home and classroom for improved learning and social behavior.   However, competing factors may mimic a variety of conditions.  This can be due to a co-occurrence of one or more disabilities or differences including subtypes of various disorders.  Other circumstances can include symptoms that have shared and overlapping characteristics. 

 Some of the many problems children may be struggling with can be language delays that can range from significant to minor.  Some of their challenges can range from poor social skills, communication difficulties, paying attention, comprehension, planning and following directions.  Reading, math, physical activities and behavior can be directly affected.  

Other children that may be at risk for struggles later on, that sometimes are overlooked at having a learning difference, are those that may have reached major milestones in development at too early an age.

On Wednesday, March 9 at 7:15pm, at Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, The CHILD Organization is proud to welcome , Dr. Ilyse O’Desky, Pediatric Neuro-Psychologist,  presenting, A Comparative Study on ADD, ADHD, Asperger’s and Non Verbal Learning Disabilities.  Dr. O’Desky will provide a unique understanding of a fascinating and multifaceted topic that will provide help, resources and strategies for parents and teachers with their struggling child.

This FREE program is part of the regular monthly programming sponsored by The CHILD Organization of Scotch Plains Fanwood and is Open To ALL.  Please RSVP for the current program at 908.322.4020 as seating may be limited, or if you need Professional Development Hours. 

For directions or more info please go to www.childorgspf.org.     

Sneak Peak:

Wed 3/16, 7:15 pm : Understanding Speech - Receptive, Expressive & Pragmatic Language Issues

Thurs. 3/31, 7-9 PM: Math Prep for Assessments for 7th & 8th Graders – Details to follow

Children who struggle with standardized tests typically do so due to test anxiety resulting from a lack of test-taking strategies.  This workshop is designed to familiarize students with the format of tests and the content knowledge needed.  The goal is to reduce the level of test anxiety for these students leading to greater success!--For more go to  www.childorgspf.org.

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