My name is Nadine Wengroff and I am the intake coordinator at RNBC. I am an Advanced Practice Nurse as well as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nursing. I am, most likely, the first person you will speak with when exploring options for services for your child at RNBC. Regardless of […]
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TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT THEIR DISORDER-GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS
As a clinical psychologist, I am often asked by parents, “How do I talk to my child about their learning/attentional/emotional difficulties?” This is a wonderful question. All too often, children with neurobehavioral difficulties may work regularly in a resource room, visit a psychologist, or receive help from a tutor without any explanation why. When children […]
Read more »Adolescence: A Time of Growth & Change
By: Amanda L. Weigel, Psy.D. Mention the word adolescence to many parents and the response is more often than not rich with worry and concern. Despite the challenges for both teens and parents during this developmental period, it can be easily navigated with knowledge, appropriate boundaries, and empathy. During this stage, adolescents are taxed with […]
Read more »How To Talk to Camps About Your Child
TALKING TO CAMPS ABOUT YOUR CHILD’S NEUROBEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES: GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS By Leslie Baer Cohen, Ph.D. With summer right around the corner, many parents are actively exploring summer programs for their children. As a child psychologist, one of the more common questions that I hear from parents during this process is, “What, if anything, should […]
Read more »Homework Tips for Parents
As the school year begins, most households will experience a change in their treasured “family” time. Evenings together that previously had been unstructured and relaxing are now dedicated to completing homework assignments. For parents of all children, and especially those with learning challenges, this nightly occurrence can be quite stressful. There are, however, many things […]
Read more »Anxiety & School Refusal: Conquering the “Jitters”
The start of another school year is just around the corner! Many children eagerly anticipate the excitement of filling up their book bag with school supplies, wearing new back-to-school clothes, and re-connecting with friends, but other children meet this time of year with dread, shame, and worry. School-based anxiety is a common issue facing children, […]
Read more »An Opportunity to Understand
Joe is an 8 year-old boy who was referred to me by his 2nd grade teacher because of concerns about his classroom functioning. His teacher reported that Joe often does not seem to be paying attention, is behind his peers academically and has difficulty keeping himself organized. In addition, she reported that Joe frequently goes […]
Read more »Understanding Annual Review and Transition Meetings
Many schools conduct Annual Review meetings at the end of the school year, often during the month of May. The parent of a child with a disability is an integral part of the IEP team and should be in attendance at all Annual Review meetings. Several weeks before the Annual Review, a school representative will […]
Read more »Understanding Annual Review and Transition Meetings
Many schools conduct Annual Review meetings at the end of the school year, often during the month of May. The parent of a child with a disability is an integral part of the IEP team and should be in attendance at all Annual Review meetings. Several weeks before the Annual Review, a school representative will […]
Read more »Tips for School Conferences
Most elementary and high schools offer parent/teacher conferences in late February or early March. This is often the second conference parents will attend for their child, the first typically being held in November. Conferences can move very quickly. Often only a short amount of time may be scheduled for each student. The meeting can be […]
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