Jacy Costa Herman joined the Education Department at RNBC in July 2011. She has 11 years of classroom experience and 15 years working with children and families in home settings. She also has a Montessori Teaching Certificate and MS in Early Childhood Development with a Specialization in Administration, which she has used to work with […]
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Terese Burk
Terese Burk, MA Curriculum Development, joined the Rush NeuroBehavioral Center as an Education Specialist in July of 2011. Currently, Terese manages school partnerships in the Chicago land area and tutors students through RNBC’s clinical program. In the school setting, Terese works to incorporate RNBC’s Executive Functions Curriculum into the school curriculum. By supporting teachers with […]
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 »Summer At Its Best
Recently I asked one of my young patients, “So how many days til the end of school?” “Fourteen and a half,” he said instantly. Many of the kids I treat really do count the days. The effort to produce academically when there’s a difficulty with learning or regulating behavior can push children to the limit. […]
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