ABCs of Learning

In the blink of an eye, a new school year will be set to begin! As is the case in many areas of our lives, advance planning sets the stage for success on a journey that both you and your child will take. Here are a few considerations:
 

·        Take the time to reflect on last year. What things did and did not go well?

·        Think about your child’s strengths and weaknesses. In what ways does your child shine? What daily tasks prove most difficult? This might be an area in which you could use some extra assistance. As an Educational Specialist at Child and Family Development in Charlotte, I provide consultations and evaluations to help fine-tune this process. Sometimes it is hard to know what skills and abilities are developmentally appropriate for children at a certain age. Often, I work with a child psychologist here assess academic skills, cognitive performance, and attentional/social-emotional functioning. Our team can help you in determining your child’s profile and identifying any learning disabilities.

·        Arrange a meeting with your child’s new teacher after the first few weeks of school. Share your information and learn more about the teacher's observations of your child. This exchange will open the lines of communication and put in place a partnership that will last throughout the year.