Purposeful and Rewarding College “Shopping”
Summer break is the perfect time to start thinking about the most important “shopping trip” your high schooler will take: the college visits! As late summer and early fall is prime visiting time, it’s not too early to start mulling over options. It may seem odd to...
SUMMER CAMP SERIES 3: STEM
What’s the Big Deal with STEM programs, anyway??? Aren’t they all the same??? If you’re paying attention to the kids’ educational toy market, you’ve probably seen the word STEM thrown around pretty freely. It is used so ubiquitously that the term has lost some of its...
SUMMER CAMP SERIES 2: Why We Do Inclusive Camps at FES
As a parent or caregiver for a child with unique abilities, you’ve likely experienced some level of frustration when researching summer camp programs. Trying to find one that is inclusive of all abilities can seem like finding a needle in a haystack. Research has...
SUMMER CAMP SERIES 1: Tips for Avoiding the “Summer Slide”
We’ve likely all heard the phrase “the summer slide”: that phenomenon where kids tend to forget by September what they knew in May! Research has shown some startling statistics regarding declining reading and math skills over the summer months: When kids don’t read,...
Focus on Function: Reading and Math Skills for Those on the Autism Spectrum
When working with individuals on the autism spectrum, two primary keys to keep in mind are: individualizing the approach and a focus on function. At Fick Educational Services, we strive to do just that with all of our clients, as we should; however, these hallmarks...
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