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College Program Supporting Differently-Abled Learners

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College Program Supporting Differently-Abled Learners

College support for students who learn differently DOES exist. ❤️
I recently discovered Caldwell University’s SOAR program, which provides academic support, mentoring, executive-function skill development, self-advocacy training, and career-building support for eligible students.
I’m sharing this because sometimes the right resource is out there, you just have to know where to look.
I’m going to keep finding them for you. 👀

Psycho-Educational Evaluations

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Psycho-Educational Evaluations

A high IQ doesn’t mean a child can’t struggle.
Gifted children and especially twice-exceptional (2e) children, may have significant strengths alongside areas of difficulty.
Psychoeducational evaluation can help provide a clearer picture of the whole child: strengths, challenges, and learning needs.
Reach out to us for support:
Psychological & Educational Consulting, LLC
📞 973.309.3262
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Considering a 504 or IEP?

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Considering a 504 or IEP?

If your child is struggling in school, you may be wondering whether an IEP or 504 plan could help.
A psychoeducational evaluation can provide a clearer picture of your child’s strengths, challenges, and learning needs, and help inform conversations about appropriate school supports.
Reach out to us for support:
Psychological & Educational Consulting, LLC
📞 973.309.3262
📩 drliz@psychedconsult.com

Support Looks Different for Everyone!

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Support Looks Different for Everyone

Sometimes the hardest part isn’t asking for support.
It’s knowing what kind of support you need.
At Dr. Liz, services are designed to meet individuals and families at different points in their journey—from understanding learning and developmental needs to navigating mental health, executive functioning, parenting, school support, and more.
The goal isn’t simply to identify challenges.
It’s to better understand the whole person, recognize strengths, and create a path forward.
If you’re wondering where to begin, you don’t have to have all the answers before reaching out.
Reach out today:
973.309.3262

ADHD Burnout

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ADHD Burnout

When a child is burned out, pushing harder isn’t always the answer.
Start with regulation, connection, and realistic expectations. ❤️
Supporting your child doesn’t mean lowering standards, it means giving them the support and strategies they need to succeed.
Save this reminder for the hard days.

Passing the Torch of Anxiety

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Passing the Torch of Anxiety

Your child doesn’t just hear your words, they notice your nervous system, too.
Before changing the pattern, notice it.
Notice → Pause → Reframe.
And then comes the next challenge: learning not to fix everything. 👀
Based on the article “Passing the Torch of Anxiety.”
To read more:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/special-matters/202608/passing-the-torch-of-anxiety
#AnxiousParenting #ParentingAnxiety #ConsciousParenting

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ADHD Burnout in Kids, Teens and Young Adults

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ADHD Burnout in Kids, Teens and Young Adults

What looks like “laziness” may actually be ADHD burnout.

When everyday demands consistently exceed a child’s capacity, they may become exhausted, overwhelmed, irritable, or shut down.

It doesn’t mean they don’t care.

It may mean they’ve been trying too hard for too long.

Before asking, “Why aren’t you trying?” try asking:

“What might be making this so hard right now?”

Save this for later and share it with a parent who needs the reminder.

Read more here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/special-matters/202608/adhd-burnout-in-kids-teens-and-young-adults

Anxiety, Part 2

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Anxiety, Part 2

“Be careful.”
“Are you sure?”
They may come from love but sometimes anxiety is speaking through us.
The goal isn’t perfect parenting. It’s learning to pause, notice, and choose our response.
And your words aren’t the only thing your child is watching… 👀
Based on the article “Passing the Torch of Anxiety.”
To read more:

Anxiety, Part 1

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Anxiety, Part 1

We all want to protect our children. ❤️
But sometimes anxiety can quietly shape how we respond—through our words, body language, warnings, or rushing in to rescue.
It’s not about being a perfect parent. It’s about noticing the pattern.
Because sometimes, anxiety hides in three very ordinary words…
Part 2 is coming. 👀
Based on the article “Passing the Torch of Anxiety.”
To read more:

Psycho-Educational Evaluations

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Psycho-Educational Evaluations at PEC
A psycho-Educational evaluation isn’t simply about getting a score.
It can be a way to better understand how someone learns, thinks, and processes information and where they may be experiencing challenges.
The goal is to use the data to tell you if you if your child needs a 504 plan or IEP due to ADHD, autism, or dyslexia.
A comprehensive psychoeducational evaluation can be used to gain accommodations for standardized, testing such as SAT, ACT, LSAT, MCAT or GRE.
Let’s take it one step further and use the 504 plan to gain accommodations in law school, graduate school, or medical school.
Send me a DM or email DrLiz@psychedconsult.com if you’re ready to gain some answers and get some support for your child, teen or young adult.
Reach out to us for support:
Psychological & Educational Consulting, LLC
📞973.309.3262
📩drliz@psychedconsult.com
"The various psycho-educational testing Dr. Liz conducted on our son gave us critical clues about where his learning strengths and weaknesses lie so that his needs could be better addressed at home and school. Moreover, because of their warm, kindhearted personalities, both Dr. Liz and her associate, Stephanie, formed an immediate bond with my son. He eagerly looks forward to his weekly therapy sessions. We are so lucky Dr. Liz came into our family's lives when she did! For stressed-out families trying to help their children as best they can, she is a calming voice of reason!"
- Julie C.
"Dr. Matheis has a remarkable ability to understand the unique needs of her patients and address them constructively. She builds strong, meaningful relationships with patients and their families, encouraging trust and collaboration. When working with my son who struggles with autism-related anxiety, she created an environment in which he was able to calm down and open up to her in ways I had not seen before. She was able to reach him and helped him work through his crisis/problem. Most importantly, she empowered him to move forward."
- N.L.
"Dr. Matheis is amazing. She has tremendous resources and loads of energy. She is not willing to accept anything less than the most effective results for her clients. She made me feel as if my son was her top priority throughout the entire process. I would, without reservation, give her my highest recommendations.  Thank you, Dr. Matheis!"
- Anonymous
"Dr. Matheis has an amazing ability to read kids and connect with them. She has been an invaluable resource for our family over the past several years and has helped us with everything from educational consulting, to uncovering diagnoses as well as family therapy. Working with Dr. Matheis never feels clinical and most importantly, our children love and trust her. We can not thank you enough Dr. Liz!"
- Anonymous
"My teenage son had been seeing Dr. Matheis through his senior year of high school, as he was only diagnosed with ADHD at 16 years old.  Dr. Matheis came highly recommended from our pediatrician and she has done wonders for our son as well as our family, navigating new ways for him to deal with his diagnosis without the use of medication.  She taught him ways to organize himself and even when something did not work for him, she patiently continued teaching him new ways to keep himself on track.  She has also helped us as parents to understand how his mind works so that we did not continue to blame his lack of focus on him, rather on his unique way of thinking.  Thank you Dr. Matheis!!!!"
- LG
"Dr. Liz is the best! Our family was directed to her by our Pediatrician to assist with figuring out severe mood changes, severe anxiety, strange new fears and food aversion that had come onto one of our children literally overnight. After just a couple of visits, she suggested that the issues may actually be rooted in a physical issue and suggested we immediately take our child to be swabbed for strep, because Dr. Liz suspected PANDAS (a pediatric autoimmune disorder brought on by strep). The same Pediatrician that suggested Dr. Liz would not do the swab (they do not believe in PANDAS and we no longer go there) but I took my child to my doctor who did the swab and it was positive for strep. When our child went on antibiotics, within 24 hours all symptoms went away and our child was back :-) Dr. Liz then recommended a PANDAS specialist who helped us and our child is in complete remission and is happy and healthy. We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Liz for her knowledge of all things, even the most remote and unusual and for helping us so much! Thank you!"
- Anonymous
"The various psycho-educational testing Dr. Liz conducted on our son gave us critical clues about where his learning strengths and weaknesses lie so that his needs could be better addressed at home and school. Moreover, because of their warm, kindhearted personalities, both Dr. Liz and her associate, Stephanie, formed an immediate bond with my son. He eagerly looks forward to his weekly therapy sessions. We are so lucky Dr. Liz came into our family's lives when she did! For stressed-out families trying to help their children as best they can, she is a calming voice of reason!"
- Anonymous
"Thank you, Dr. Liz. Although we have told you countless times, it will never feel enough. You have listened when J could barely speak and continued to listen when he was sad, angry and confused. You've challenged him and directed us in our roles as parents. You've helped J face his fears while the list evolved and changed, and yet you've stayed committed to 'the course.' We pray that your children realize that time away from them is spent helping children learn and that vulnerability is a sign of strength and bravery."
- June I
"My son was admitted to an Ivy League school when only 2 years ago, you assessed him and saw his struggles, his Dyslexia. We are grateful that he no longer has to carry that deep feeling of inadequacy or shame that must have kept him so self conscious and from reaching his potential. He has the PERFECT program for him. He has A's in high math and economics. He became a Merit Scholar, a Boys State legislature, the HEAD captain of the football team and help a job ALL while studying and managing his classes and disability. I am PROUD of you, a young doctor, who knows and sees the vulnerability of children and helps them recognize "it's NO big deal" God bless."
- Anonymous

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