School psychologists help children succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. They collaborate and consult with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems. They assess academic skills, aptitude for learning, and social-emotional-behavioral issues, and evaluate eligibility for special services. Evidence-based research is used to develop and/or recommend effective interventions. Counseling, crisis management, teacher training, and helping parents to access community services are just some of the additional services provided.
Resources
- www.nasponline.org/resources/freepubs.aspx
- www.nasponline.org/resources/links_alpha.aspx
- www.nasponline.org/resources/factsheets/index.aspx
- National Association of School Psychologists
- Iowa School Psychology Association
- National Institute of Mental Health
- Learning Disabilities Association of America
- Children & Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Council for Exceptional Children
- American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- The Autism Society of Iowa
- Autism Speaks