by Shelley Causey
Raising a child with special needs can be distressing for the entire family. Sometimes, we need to acknowledge how these family members cope and adapt to an environment centered around caring for a special needs child. Every family is different in their relationship...
by Shelley Causey
Recently, many parents have become increasingly concerned with whether or not their child has ADHD. With this disorder’s exposure over the years, it is hard to blame a parent for wondering if their child has ADHD. It is incredibly easy to misinterpret average...
by Shelley Causey
Over the generations, anxiety disorders have become more recognizable, and diagnosis is much clearer and easier than the decades before. Raising a child with anxiety is difficult and requires a lot of patience, but luckily many parents have been in your shoes, and...
by Shelley Causey
When you have a child with special needs, it is important to be aware of different programs and services available for their education. When pursuing your child’s best education, you may become aware of two programs: the 504 Plan and an IEP. Both of these are very...
by Shelley Causey
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects approximately 6.1 million American children between the ages of 2-17. While medication can be an effective treatment for managing symptoms, some parents and caregivers...
by Shelley Causey
When choosing a private ESE school for you child, it is important to take your child’s specific needs into account. Many private schools, especially those with a focus on special needs, will have a number of ESE services available for you and your child to take...