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The Art and Science of Testing
A psycho-educational assessment can be a mysterious process from a parent's perspective. Do the strangers with clipboards know what they're doing? By what wierd magics do they divine the secrets of your child's mind? Are their stern diagnoses always correct? Dr. Blurton draws on her firsthand experiences as both parent and practitioner to give some helpful advice on finding a doctor that is competent at the Art and Science of Testing.
You can also read this article at the Yale Center for Dyslexia website: http://dyslexia.yale.edu/evaluator.html.
by Dr. Jadis Blurton
ADHD: The Need for a Comprehensive Assessment
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder is now a common diagnosis. Maybe too common. The behavior associated with ADHD may have other causes than the disorder itself. We all have shorter attention spans when the TV is on, and other cognitive deficits or physical conditions may compound ADHD behavior. Dr. Blurton explains the necessity of a comprehensive assessment before diagnosing and treating ADHD.
by Dr. Jadis Blurton
Dealing with Catastrophic Events
On the 26th of December, 2004, a tsunami caused by a submarine earthquake in the Indian Ocean scoured the coasts of many nations. In response to this disaster, Dr. Blurton wrote this guide to helping young people through the aftermath of traumatic experience.
by Dr. Jadis Blurton (Download)
It seems a simple matter to say that an eagle is not a duck, but Dr. Blurton asks "why is it not a duck? …and how will [her son Danny] learn that it is not a duck?" How do we distinguish between everyday objects with similar properties? Such apparently simple questions are harder to answer than you might suspect. Take a light-hearted yet erudite excursion through the various models of concept formation.
by Dr. Jadis Blurton
Losing some weight could be an excellent thing for your body, but few know how to choose how much to lose. Personal history, Aesthetics, media distortion, and fad diet psuedo-science all affect how we negotiate such a choice. Dr. Comer presents the facts needed for a healthy and realistic approach to body weight.
by Dr. Sandra Comer
Obsessing About Weight Is Often a Way of Disguising Other Issues
Many women worry incessantly about their weight. They waste much valuable time and energy on their weight instead of spending it for themselves. Dr. Comer addresses the origins of this obsession and reminds us that a person is more than their weight, that a healthy life requires much more than a diet, and that we can admire women for much more than their figures.
by Dr. Sandra Comer
South China Morning Post, Sept 12, 2005
What is a Psychoeducational Assessment?
An Assessment Should Be Informative, Helpful, Safe And Fun. This article covers the process of getting a psycho-educational assessment from the Family Development Center.