All children should have access to quality therapy. Together as a community we can become stronger. We need each other and our children need us. And that’s what this is all about. Welcome, Wayfinders! Let’s change the world.

It’s midnight. Well past your bedtime, and definitely well past your teenager’s bedtime. Yet, the two of you are awake, desperately putting together a project that’s due tomorrow. Your teen came to you only three hours ago in tears, stressed about what to do and how to get started, pleading for help.

Something magical happened this summer that was an “aha” moment for me. One of those simple things that stops you in your tracks and makes you wonder, how did we not think of this before?

It is hard to believe that the school year is coming to a close and summer is right around the corner! A little bit of planning can help your family find your way this summer.

Waypoint is unique in that it brings tier 3 level support into the school day. There is no need to lengthen a student’s hours or cut into extracurriculars or family time!

Early literacy skills are naturally embedded in many playful activities you likely already do with your child. Shared in this post, are some small steps you can take to intentionally create rich literature experiences.

We use visualization every day, likely without even realizing. Research shows that our brain cannot differentiate between a visualization and something that we actually perform. Using this superpower with students yields meaningful connections and deeper, more permanent memory storage.

For many, the novelty of the first weeks of school is waning and parents may begin to see some pushback regarding school, specifically homework. Every child is different and what works for one does not necessarily work for the next. Setting the expectations early in the school year is important. Try a few of these strategies if homework is being met with resistance:

The summer seems to be flying by and, before we know it, the first day of school will be here! Children can carry many different feelings as the new school year approaches. Watching your child navigate strong emotions can be hard.

There are three areas that can be soft spots when it comes to written expression. Let’s take a closer look at those areas and discover some techniques that may help your child to be more successful in each!

Response to Intervention, or RTI, refers to the framework many schools implement in order to support and best meet the needs of diverse learners. In the RTI format, there are 3 tiers, or levels, of academic or behavioral support.