By Molly Buttitta, M.Ed. At Havern School, we use a structured literacy approach to reading instruction. This is an umbrella term that encompasses educational approaches that explicitly teach word identification/decoding strategies. In addition to these concepts being taught explicitly, the…
By Meghan Orchard, M.Ed. and Dana Green, M.S., CCC-SLP Have you ever listened to a story being read aloud and noticed the reader changing voices for each character? Have you noticed the reader pause, speed up, slow down, and vary…
By Stephanie Evans, M.A. CCC-SLP At Havern, we recognize the importance of serving the whole child and celebrate the fact that social emotional learning is integrated into all that we do. When we use consistent language for social emotional learning…
By Courtney Tolinski, Ph.D., LP, NCSP When you have a child who needs an evaluation for learning or behavior issues, the process can be daunting. As a child psychologist, I am often asked the question, “Where do I start?” While…
by Erik Newman, Ph.D., LP One of the most common reasons why parents come to see me is that they want to know if their child has dyslexia. Dyslexia is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that is believed to affect 5-10%…
By: Courtney Tolinski, Ph.D., LP, NCSP As a psychologist, one of my most frequently asked questions from parents is about local resources. While parents often appreciate learning about their child’s strengths as a learner, they want to know the best…
by Erik Newman, Ph.D., LP Parents frequently come to me for an evaluation because their child is struggling with math, and I’m tasked with determining the cause of those struggles. One potential cause of math difficulties is dyscalculia, a neurodevelopmental…
Havern is hosting two Virtual Town Halls / School Previews on Wednesday, May 6, and parents and professionals are encouraged to join us. An independent K-8 school, Havern creates confident learners by nurturing the potential of students with mild to…
By Courtney Tolinski, Ph.D., LP, NCSP Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns that I hear about from parents. This is a particular concern for children with a learning disability, as anxiety is highly comorbid (i.e. occurs…
Dr. Courtney Tolinski, Ph.D., LP, NCSP I have many families that come into the office wondering if their child may have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD. Sometimes, it’s because a teacher has asked them about it. Other times, it’s…
