by Fick Education | Jul 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
While we often focus on how to help academically struggling children to succeed there is a tendency to forget about kids who are gifted because they easily do what teachers require of them. When we hear the word “gifted” we quickly assume it means a person has a high...
by Fick Education | May 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
We all know someone who has ADHD, right? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (aren’t you glad we don’t have to say that all the time?) Numbers are on the rise and it’s currently estimated that 11 percent of children and 4 percent of adults struggle with this...
by Fick Education | May 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Personal privacy is something we all value and understand the need for. This is especially true as we daily face the challenges of unlimited access to data on the internet. Cyber criminals hack our email accounts, steal our credit card numbers and even our...
by Fick Education | Mar 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
We frequently see families come in and express concerns that their children seem to struggle with new social situations. Some may have IEP’s related to this, while others may struggle with anxiety, and still others may just want to grow into a social butterfly....
by Fick Education | Aug 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
To start off, we want to be clear that there are times when you do not need to hire an advocate. If your child does not have or need an IEP or 504 plan, if the current IEP or 504 plan is being successful, and you are generally content and fairly accommodated by the...
by Fick Education | May 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
With the events of the last few years, many parents have seen their children behaving differently and handling stress in ways that are new to them. Perhaps they have had trouble making new friends or adapting to social situations. Maybe they feel anxious about leaving...