Advice & Support

ETs have a range of specialized training, but they all work one-on-one with children on learning challenges

When a child is struggling in school, do you need a tutor, a homework helper, or an educational therapist? A guide to the professionals

Everyone misses a few days, but kids with school refusal have a strong aversion to school that can cause real problems.

Talk to her about the specifics of what's happening at school without passing judgment on her response, and then you can give advice and practice strategies that fit the situation—whether she's upset or not.

A disruptive behavior disorder could explain these symptoms, but so could PTSD. The key to making a correct assessment and providing the proper treatment is managing the oppositional behavior first.

How to steer kids towards a diet of activities that's good for them and the family—and not just their college applications

Building strong study habits is often a personal responsibility in high school. Here are some tips to help students find the strategies that are most effective for them.

Special Education Itinerant Teacher Jamie Levine, MAEd, describes how SEITs work with special needs kids to help them integrate into mainstream classrooms and reach their individual goals.

Educational specialists share different learning strategies and tools that help kids—and their parents—get organized.

When kids are delayed in developing skills, or display unusual or disruptive behavior, they're often the first called in.