Understatement of the century: parenting is hard.
Every parent is fully aware of that fact. Even if your children are the sweetest, most perfect kids in the entire world, you will steal have to deal with all sorts of minor and major problems, all of which can cause some serious parenting stress. Perhaps one of the most common difficulties that impacts families across the United States is having a child who struggles with cognitive disorders and all the uncertainties that accompany those issues.
One in five children across the country have learning and attention issues such as dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but 48% still believe (incorrectly) that their children will outgrow these difficulties.
In order to ensure that your children are not only correctly diagnosed but set up for a happy, healthy, and successful future, your best bet as a parent is to schedule both a psychoeducational evaluation and a neuropsychological evaluation. These tests will help you identify exactly what cognitive issues, if any, will impact your child’s education and social development. A diagnosis doesn’t mean there is something wrong with your child; it means that you need to plan accordingly for your child’s needs.
Sadly, far too many American parents ignore serious warning signs pertaining to cognitive issues. Doing this can be extremely harmful on the child because he or she might need certain testing accommodations or educational assistance throughout their academic careers. By simply scheduling neuropsychological evaluation for dyslexia, autism, ADHD, and other cognitive disorders, you and your family will be able to find out exactly what’s going on with your child and how to set them on the right track.
Keep in mind that any of these cognition difficulties — even in extreme cases — are extremely common. You and your family will still be able to live long, happy, and normal lives. As a parent, it’s important that you stay on-top of your child’s physical and mental health from the moment they are born in order to prevent serious health concerns and educational difficulties down the line.
If you want to learn more about identifying any cognitive issues in your child or schedule NYC dyslexia testing, give the Cognitive Assessment Group a call today.
