Center for Psychological and Educational Assessment

New on the blog: The Co-occurrence of Anxiety and ADHD in Children and Adolescents — a clear, research-based look at how anxiety commonly appears alongside ADHD and what that means for diagnosis and support. Read the full article: https://wix.to/40cO0Vt

Key takeaways: overlapping symptoms, assessment tips, and strategies parents and educators can use today.

The Co-occurrence of Anxiety and ADHD in Children and Adolescents Research indicates that 40 to 60 percent of students with ADHD have at least one coexisting disability, with anxiety disorders being among the most prominent.

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there! Whether it's carpool duty, dad jokes at dinner, or one more bedtime story before lights out, we see all the little things you do. Thanks for showing up for your kids every day, in ways big and small. From all of us at CPEA, we hope you have a great one! ❤️

New on the blog: Understanding Dyspraxia: More Than Just Clumsiness - a look at how dyspraxia affects motor skills, coordination, balance, and everyday tasks like handwriting, using cutlery, and participating in sports. Learn practical strategies and how to support loved ones who have dyspraxia. Read more: https://wix.to/sDQWnCM

Understanding Dyspraxia: More Than Just Clumsiness Dyspraxia affects motor skills, coordination, balance, and organization. People with dyspraxia may struggle with tasks that others find simple, such as tying shoelaces, handwriting, using cutlery, or participating in sports. T

ADHD in girls often looks different than the hyperactive stereotype many people picture. Many girls go undiagnosed for years because their symptoms show up as daydreaming, people-pleasing, emotional sensitivity, or quiet struggles with focus rather than obvious disruptive behavior. Recognizing these signs early can help girls get the support they need to thrive at school and at home.

ADHD is so much more than what meets the eye. The strengths that ADHDers bring to the table run deep, from hyperfocus and creativity to empathy and resilience. ✔️

Is your child smart but struggling with school? Learn about Twice Exceptional (2e) kids - gifted learners who also have learning differences - and how to support them. Read our parent-friendly guide for signs, strategies, and next steps.

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Twice Exceptional (2e) Children: What Every Parent Should Know You know your child is smart. Maybe you've known it since they were three, asking questions that stopped you mid-sentence. Maybe their teacher mentioned it. Maybe you just see it every day in the way they think, the connections they make, the things they notice that other kids walk right past.So why...

Summer break doesn't have to mean backslide for kids with learning disabilities or ADHD. Our new blog post from Dr. Lisa Palmer offers practical, evidence-based tips to keep skills sharp - without turning summer into a classroom. Easy routines, playful learning, and confidence-building strategies parents can start today. Read more: https://wix.to/VXAcKkK

Summer Strategies for Keeping Kids with Learning Disabilities or ADHD on Track: A Parent's Guide Summer vacation is a much-needed break for kids and parents alike, but for childrenwith learning disabilities or ADHD, two or three months away from the classroom canlead to a significant loss of hard-earned academic skills. The good news is that keepingthose skills strong doesnt have' to mean sitti...

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