Math Anxiety in Children: What It Is, Where It Comes From, and How to Help
Math anxiety is more than simply disliking math. For many children and teens, math can trigger intense stress, avoidance, difficulty concentrating, and low confidence during homework or testing. Research shows that math anxiety can interfere with working memory and academic performance, even in otherwise bright students.
In some cases, math anxiety may coexist with dyscalculia, ADHD, or other learning differences. A comprehensive psychological evaluation can help identify the underlying causes of math struggles and guide effective support and intervention.
Understanding IEPs: A Parent’s Guide to Special Education Services
Navigating special education can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to understand what your child needs and how to ask for it. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), every eligible child has the right to a free appropriate public education, which includes a formal evaluation, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan, and services tailored to their unique needs.
This guide walks parents through each stage of the process, from requesting an evaluation to participating in IEP meetings and monitoring your child's progress, and explains how a private psychological evaluation can complement school-based services to give your child the most complete picture of support possible.
Psychological Evaluations: What a Symptom Checklist Can and Can’t Tell You
Checklists can miss important nuances. Discover how psychological evaluations offer personalized, meaningful understanding.