Special education, or special needs education, is a wide umbrella of resources and classes available to students who have a variety of special needs in order to receive the education. [...]
Around 1 in 200 children and teenagers in the U.S are said to have obsessive-compulsive disorder. (1) For adults, that number is 1 in 100.(2) Despite the fact that OCD [...]
An individualized education program, or IEP, is an essential service for school children who have learning differences. An IEP is planned by teachers, parents, therapists, and school administrators as part [...]
April 2nd is World Autism Day, an internationally recognized day of support and understanding for people with autism spectrum disorder. ASD is common, with 1 in 52 Maryland school age [...]
Anxiety is an umbrella term for a variety of mental health conditions. As the COVID-19 pandemic has raged on, anxiety is becoming increasingly common among children and young adults. However, [...]
Problems with anxiety are not uncommon in childhood. Recently, there has actually been a rise in anxiety and related conditions among school aged children. There is much concern over the [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has lasted much longer, and affected our lives much more intensely, than any of us could have imagined just a short year ago. Maryland students, in particular, [...]
When a child experiences an unplanned separation from their primary caregiver, the traumatic effects can extend far beyond childhood and even into adulthood.(3) A strong, positive connection with a parent [...]
Empathy is an essential part of healthy social relationships. Children who demonstrate empathy will find it easier to form strong friendships, relate to others, and effectively communicate to both other [...]
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a common disorder that affects both children and adults. Individuals with ADHD exhibit a variety of symptoms, including impulsivity, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, problems in school, and [...]
