Understanding a 504 Plan – Ensuring Equal Access for Your Child
Has your child’s school suggested a 504 Plan, but you’re not quite sure what that means or how it’s different from an IEP? We’ll tell you all about what a 504 Plan is, the key questions to ask, and the steps you can take before and after the meeting to ensure it truly supports your child.
ARD Meetings in Texas – Navigating Your Child’s IEP with Confidence
Every ARD meeting is an opportunity to refine supports, celebrate progress, and address challenges before they become roadblocks. The IEP created during that meeting is your child’s roadmap—and your role is to make sure it reflects their unique strengths, needs, and voice.
Understanding the Connection Between ADHD and Emotional Regulation
At Grounded Roots Family Development Center, we help families understand how ADHD impacts emotions and provide evidence-based strategies to help children and teens develop better self-regulation skills
Signs Your Child May Need a Neurodevelopmental Evaluation
At Grounded Roots Family Development Center, we specialize in comprehensive psychological evaluations to assess conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, dyslexia, and Tourette’s. Early identification can be life-changing, providing the right support for your child to reach their full potential.
Burnout, Doubt, and Stress: Why Early-Career School Psychologists Struggle (and How to Cope)
Between advocating for students, navigating complex systems, and balancing an ever-growing list of responsibilities, it’s no wonder so many school psychologists feel stretched too thin. One of the most powerful antidotes to burnout and career doubt is connection, something Grounded Roots offers professionals in peer support groups.
Year-End Recap: School Psychology- The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
By navigating the challenges school psychologists face as a community, we are stronger, more professionally resilient, and more joyful in our work.
What’s the Hold Up? Autism Evaluation Wait Lists
In recent years, there has been a growing concern over the extended wait times individuals face when seeking autism assessments. There are many reasons for this unfortunate reality, but there are also things we can do about it!
What’s the difference between an IEP and a 504 plan?
While both Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans serve to support students with disabilities, they differ in their eligibility criteria, focus, and provisions.
Why School Psychologists are Burnt Out (And What We Can Do About It)
The burnout in the school psychology profession is real. Increasingly, excellent clinicians are leaving the field for good. Grounded Roots Family Development Center can help burnt out professionals find creative work solutions that can help them regain joy and purpose in their profession.
Autism in Girls
According to the Centers for Disease Control, on the whole, females receive an autism diagnosis about a year later than their male counterparts. Explore some of the reasons why we still have a long way to go in order to reach equity in diagnosis, treatment, and intervention assistance.