Resources for Parents, Educators, and Schools
This blog provides practical strategies, insights, and resources related to autism, ADHD, and child development. Content is designed to support parents, educators, and schools in understanding, supporting, and advocating for children with diverse learning and developmental needs.
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Spring Break or Spring Brake?
Spring Break can feel more like catching up than resting. A reflection for teachers and school professionals who support children every day.
PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day
October 9 is PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day, a time to shed light on two little known conditions that can look strikingly similar to neurodevelopmental disorders but which have very different causes and treatment paths.
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
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!
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.
Differences between Educational Eligibility & Clinical Diagnosis for Autism Spectrum Disorder
When it comes to concerns about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), understanding the difference between educational eligibility and clinical diagnosis can be a daunting task. Each approach has its unique strengths and weaknesses, and it's important to navigate this journey with compassion and patience, understanding that nothing is a one size fits all approach.
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