Monthly Archives: August 2018

6 Tips to Prepare for Your First School Meeting, by Dr. Carly Orenstein

Whether it is an IEP meeting, a 504 meeting or just a meeting about general behavioral, social, and academic concerns, a meeting with school personnel can be stressful for parents. As a former school psychologist, I believe that effective communication between school and home is vital in order to have a successful student. When I…

Cleared for Takeoff: Psychology’s Role in Aviation By Dr. Daniel DaSilva

When you think of your future, do you look to the sky? When you hear an airplane engine, do you look skyward to spot that airplane and follow it as it flies overhead, imagining yourself as the pilot in command? For many, the dream of flying becomes a reality and quickly becomes a part of who…