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Dyslexia is a type of Reading Disability. It is diagnosed when a person has difficulties with recognizing, spelling, or decoding (sounding out) unfamiliar words. As you might expect, early struggles can have a ripple effect, leading to reading confusion and reduced vocabulary words as the child matures. So how is a child with dyslexia identified, […]
How Do We Identify and Support Children with Dyslexia? Read More »
As a neuropsychologist, I work with schools to support struggling students. I enjoy this aspect of my job, as it brings together two of my biggest academic passions: education and neuropsychology. You may not know this, but I was both a psychology and education major in college and had thought I would become a teacher
Section 504 Plans vs. Individualized Education Programs (IEPs): What’s the Difference? Read More »
Let me know if any of these sound familiar to you: “My child didn’t really adapt well to virtual learning. Even when sitting with her, she had difficulty with the new learning format- and quite frankly, so did I” “I didn’t realize how much he was struggling until sitting with him during virtual learning and
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Before going to a doctor or specialist, I learn more about the doctor’s credentials. Where did the doctor complete his or her medical degree, residency and fellowship? What concentration was his or her fellowship training in? Is the program where they graduated from reputable and well-established for that area of expertise? Has the doctor obtained
When an individual comes for a neuropsychological evaluation, they are often unsure of what exactly to expect. In today’s blog post, I will review what to expect during a neuropsychological evaluation: from scheduling through feedback! Initial Phone Consultation & Appointment Scheduling: Typically, a family member will call to request an appointment, either for themselves or
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Welcome to Brain Health Neuropsychology! My name is Dr. Christine Ghilain and I am a board certified clinical neuropsychologist in private practice. I wanted toy introduce myself, and to walk through some of the key pages on my website where you can find information about the clients I serve and the services I provide. A
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