Westchester Psychological Testing Center

Recommendations to help your child with ADHD: -Set rules and stick to them. -Create daily routines and rituals to provide structure. -Break tasks into smaller chunks.... -Use visual prompts like checklists and visual schedules. Allow for breaks during homework and study time. -Create an organized homework and study area. -Help organize his backpack and check that it’s cleaned out regularly. -Give advance warning about changes in the schedule and explain what he can expect in new situations. See more

Tips for managing test anxiety: Be prepared. Develop good study habits. Develop good test-taking skills. Read the directions carefully, answer questions you know first and then return to the more difficult ones.... Maintain a positive attitude. Remember that your self-worth should not be dependent on or defined by a test grade. Creating a system of rewards and reasonable expectations for studying can help to produce effective studying habits. Stay focused. Concentrate on the test, not other students during your exams. Practice relaxation techniques. If you feel stressed during the exam, take deep, slow breaths and consciously relax your muscles, one at a time.

Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. Anxiety becomes a problem, however, when it doesn’t just affect you occasionally. When it begins to consume your thoughts on the daily, that’s when it becomes something more serious.

Recommendations to help your child with ADHD: -Set rules and stick to them. -Create daily routines and rituals to provide structure. -Break tasks into smaller chunks.... -Use visual prompts like checklists and visual schedules. Allow for breaks during homework and study time. -Create an organized homework and study area. -Help organize his backpack and check that it’s cleaned out regularly. -Give advance warning about changes in the schedule and explain what he can expect in new situations. See more

Tips for managing test anxiety: Be prepared. Develop good study habits. Develop good test-taking skills. Read the directions carefully, answer questions you know first and then return to the more difficult ones.... Maintain a positive attitude. Remember that your self-worth should not be dependent on or defined by a test grade. Creating a system of rewards and reasonable expectations for studying can help to produce effective studying habits. Stay focused. Concentrate on the test, not other students during your exams. Practice relaxation techniques. If you feel stressed during the exam, take deep, slow breaths and consciously relax your muscles, one at a time.

Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. Anxiety becomes a problem, however, when it doesn’t just affect you occasionally. When it begins to consume your thoughts on the daily, that’s when it becomes something more serious.

Interested in applying for SAT or ACT test accommodations? The ACT approves about 92 percent of applicants, and the SAT approves about 85 percent. Westchester Psychological Testing Center will work with you and your child to ensure that your child is approved for test accommodations!

Are you a college student with anxiety? You may be eligible to receive accommodations in college. Contact us now to find out more information!

Interested in obtaining test accommodations for the SAT? Be sure to start the process early as it can take several weeks to get approved. Contact us now!

While Dyslexia is the most common type of learning disability, it is not well understood. Many people think that dyslexia involves reversing letters, however, that is a common misperception. Children with dyslexia have a difficult time reading. They often have reading levels below grade level and this can impact their grades in school.

Dyscalculia is a brain-based condition that makes it hard to make sense of numbers and math concepts. Some children with dyscalculia can’t grasp basic number concepts. An estimated 6 to 7 percent of elementary school children may have dyscalculia.

Your child may be able to receive testing accommodations on the SAT, ACT, PSAT, and AP Exams. Possible accommodations include: extended time, use of a computer for essays, and extra breaks.

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