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When Young Kids Hate Themselves

By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., Licensed School Psychologist

My first grader has addition to her private tutoring. Parents used children’s We test students from age 2 through college for
recently said, “I hate books to help with her anxiety of being embarrassed for dyslexia, ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism, and more.
myself” because she doesn’t her reading struggles. In a follow-up conversation, her Call us at (561) 625-4125 to discuss your child or learn
feel smart. She says things mom said she had renewed hope for her child’s future. more at www.JimForgan.com.
are too hard and I can see
her getting discouraged. She
has trouble remembering
letters, sounds, some eduCation
numbers. She can’t keep up
with everyone. Her teacher
says she is the lowest one
in her class.” Free In-Person SAT Practice Test
This concerned parent’s description of her child cried
out for help and understanding. It is highly unusual for
a young student to make statements such as they hate By Peggy Forgan, M.Ed., College Planner
themself, they feel dumb, or they want to die. No student
wants to go to school and repeatedly fail. Furthermore, Let’s face it, college performance across the entire test. A practice SAT is the first
it is a giant red flag when your child’s teacher says your acceptance is a competitive step, helping understand where your student needs to focus their
child is the lowest one in the class. Given these challenges, process and strong SAT scores attention to raise scores. This baseline assessment allows us to
this young child’s self-esteem is at risk of long-term are one way to set yourself tailor instruction to the areas that need the most improvement.
damage. apart from the crowd. High Additionally, Class 101 will be offering a six-week SAT
As a concerned parent, you can provide your child SAT scores are important test prep course beginning this spring, designed to help your
with support and understanding. If you suspect an for college admission but student thoroughly prepare for the test. Space is limited, so
underlying learning disability like dyslexia, our school also for qualifying for merit- sign up now to secure your spot! This is a great opportunity
neuropsychological testing provides answers. We also test based scholarships that can to improve SAT scores for college admissions and earn merit-
for processing problems such as a weakness in phonics significantly reduce the cost based scholarships.
development and memory. Once you understand the of tuition. Class 101 is offering Our program includes practice tests that simulate the actual
specific problem you can then provide the right treatment a free SAT practice test on SAT, helping students become familiar with the test format
to help. Saturday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. After the test, students and time constraints. Detailed feedback after each practice
The testing revealed this child had dyslexia with can receive their test scores and a test analysis during an test tracks progress and refines strategies. Class 101 also
anxiety. Her mom followed up with one of the specialized individual appointment at no cost. emphasizes test-taking psychology, teaching students how
tutors and started three times a week tutoring. Once she Class 101 helps your student improve SAT scores with to manage anxiety and stay focused under pressure—critical
received our written report, the teacher helped get the live expert instruction, study guides, interactive quizzes, skills for performing well on test day.
child an IEP for school support. The IEP allowed the and personalized worksheets. The program covers key areas To register, call or text Peggy Forgan at (561) 418-7897,
school’s special education teacher to work with her in including specific test-taking strategies designed to boost or email pforgan@class101.com for more information.

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