Anxiety and Learning Differences: Why They Often Go Hand in Hand
Many children with learning differences also experience anxiety. Learn why these challenges often overlap, how to recognize the signs, and what helps kids feel confident again.
When It Looks Like Laziness: Understanding Executive Function in Kids
Is your child lazy or struggling with executive function? Learn how executive skills impact daily life, what signs to look for, and how parents can help.
Is My Child Gifted or Just Bored? How to Tell the Difference
Wondering if your child is gifted or just bored in class? Learn the key signs of giftedness, how to spot the difference, and what steps to take next.
ADHD in Girls: FAQ
Do girls with ADHD get missed more often? Why do they feel anxious or struggle with friendships? Explore answers to common parent questions and learn when an ADHD assessment in Calgary may help.
ADHD in Girls: What Parents Need to Know
ADHD in girls often looks different than in boys. Learn the signs parents can watch for, why ADHD in girls is often missed, and how a Calgary ADHD assessment can help.
ADHD and Giftedness in Children: Understanding Twice-Exceptionality (2e)
Quick answers for parents about ADHD and giftedness, how they overlap, and what it means to be twice-exceptional (2e). Learn how assessments in Calgary can help.
Gifted Testing in Calgary: Your Top Questions Answered
Answers to parents’ most common questions about gifted assessments, IQ testing, and program applications like Westmount and GATE.
Understanding Giftedness: A Parent’s Guide to Assessments in Calgary
Wondering if your child is gifted? Learn about IQ & psych-ed assessments in Calgary, what Westmount & GATE require, and how to get started.
Unlocking the Mystery of Dyslexia: Why The Right Assessment Matters
Reading disorders, also known as dyslexia, are a common issue among children and can greatly affect their academic success. However, not all cases of dyslexia are the same. In fact, there are several subtypes of dyslexia that can have different causes and require different types of interventions. At Chickadee Psychology, our learning disability assessment tools help determine whether a child has difficulty with phonemic awareness, decoding, or comprehension.