Parent Journey
Be a first responder for your child
This is an overwhelmingly difficult time with endless information resources, and the decision for how to support your child’s learning disabilities (LD) can be daunting. If we could distill the essentials we have learned as educators and parents, here’s what we’d like to share with you:
Your current school may be encouraging you to “wait and see” or you might be listening to others about the stigma of a special school. Trust your instinct that your child may need additional support and act on it.
Struggling with schoolwork is eroding your child’s self-esteem and creating stress on your family. The earlier you act on getting them the education they need to thrive, the sooner you can get your family back on track to joy.
A neuropsychological evaluation looks at how a person’s brain works, measuring things like attention span, memory, and language skills. PCS requires this test or an IEP with an application. Book this test early because it can take time to get in and then get results. Learn more.
Learning differences are lifelong conditions that require accommodation and the necessary support systems. The right environment, promotes grit, resilience, and self-advocacy.
Your child is no less intelligent than their peers, they just have a unique learning DNA that doesn’t respond to one-size-fits-all teaching. A specialized school, like Park Century, can place students with teachers who will offer students the tools they need to learn and grow.
Discovering your child’s learning differences can be emotionally draining. Parents often feel guilt and shame over why their child is not learning at grade level. Honor yourself for starting this journey, and know you will find a supportive community of like-minded parents.
Kaitlyn Shavelle
Park Century Alumni Speaker
