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Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) in Maryland: A Parent’s Guide
What Is an Independent Educational Evaluation? An Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) is a comprehensive assessment conducted by a qualified professional who is not employed by the child’s school system. In Maryland, families often pursue IEEs when they want additional clarity about their child’s learning, attention,...
Adult Autism Evaluations in Maryland: Signs You May Have Been Missed as a Child
Why Adult Autism Evaluations Are Increasing Many adults in Maryland are seeking autism evaluations for the first time after years of unexplained social, emotional, sensory, or executive functioning challenges. In many cases, these individuals were not identified in childhood, despite longstanding differences in communication, behavior,...
When Does a Child Need an ADHD Evaluation? A Maryland Parent’s Checklist
Understanding When an ADHD Evaluation Is Appropriate Many parents wonder whether their child’s attention, behavior, or school performance reflects normal developmental variation or a possible underlying attention-related condition. It is common for children to be energetic, distracted at times, or occasionally disorganized. However, when these...