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2 key reasons parents are unhappy with their child’s emotional or behavioral evaluation

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1) Many assessment reports only give a diagnosis, which does not reach deeply inside the child You should not settle for anything less than a great assessment! Great emotional or behavioral assessment is NOT about getting a diagnosis only.  Diagnoses … Continue reading

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The 3 most common student problems schools and parents overlook that Precise Evaluation corrects

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Even well-meaning parents have their children evaluated 3 to 7 years after the student first exhibits a serious learning problem.  That lost time is usually devastating – since the younger a child is the more their brain is able to … Continue reading

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Why you might want to have your child assessed for Giftedness this Summer

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Of the approximately 160 blogs I have written, some of the most popular reveal to parents how and why they might have their child assessed for giftedness. This is a great time of year to assess whether your child is … Continue reading

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Spring 2018 Newsletter

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Smart parents can use summer to help their child grow… -Figure out their career (See our process in this 3-minute movie) -Correct focusing problems and minimize use of medication (Use Cogmed)* *Cogmed is the most evidence based non-medication  method.  Medication … Continue reading

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Fall/Winter 2017 Newsletter

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Protecting Children:  Dr. Brunner’s Presentation at the State Bar of Arizona 2017 Annual Convention at the Westin La Paloma In Tucson, AZ: June 2017  Dr. Brunner co-presented with DR. Jamie Picus on Safe Haven Therapy for children as part of … Continue reading

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Dr. Brunner’s Presentation at the State Bar of Arizona 2017 Annual Convention at the Westin La Paloma in Tucson, AZ: June 16, 2017

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Dr. Thomas Brunner will be co-presenting with Dr. Jamie Picus on Safe Haven Therapy for children as part of a panel involving Dr. David Weinstock, Judge Ronnie Corbin Steiner, and Judge Jay Polk.  This panel will be addressing how to … Continue reading

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Popular Oldies but Goodies to Prepare your child for the Summer

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Summer is a great time to analyze where your child is with their education and where they will be going.  There are also some issues to be aware of before summer begins.  Here are several great blogs that will help … Continue reading

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Will the kid winning trophies and blue ribbons turn out to be a better adult than the quiet nerdy kid?

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No two kids have the same developmental journey, and so figuring out what you need to do as a parent to ensure your child reaches their true potential can often feel like an impossible task. Especially if your child is … Continue reading

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Ways to tell if your child is gifted vs bright and accelerating their development by identifying skill gaps

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Who will benefit from reading this? Proactive parents wishing to accelerate their child’s intellectual development by helping their child fill in their skill gaps Is there a freebie? Yes, a great table to put on your refrigerator and/or discuss with … Continue reading

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Back by Popular Demand: Why and how you might have your child assessed for giftedness or exceptional talent

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Given this is the time of year that parents are considering having their children assessed for giftedness, we wanted to release one of our most popular blogs that has gone viral.   As a behavioral scientist and counselor who regularly … Continue reading

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