The Brainy Moms
The Brainy Moms
Dr. Amy Moore
Smart but Struggling: Why School Accommodations Might Not be Working | Dr. Amy Moore & Sandy Zamalis
25 minutes Posted Aug 25, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
Meeting in person and missed conversations
The cognitive vs learning disconnect
How cognitive skills affect emotions
When is a child "too far behind"?
The limitations of accommodations
Getting parents on the same page
Remediation doesn't change who children are
Struggles aren't superpowers
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The gap between being "smart" and "struggling" often confuses parents, especially when school accommodations don't seem to be working. Dr. Amy and Sandy dive into this critical topic, exploring how cognitive processing differs from academic learning and why this distinction matters for your child's future. Your child's brain isn't just responsible for thinking and learning—it processes emotions too. When cognitive skills like working memory, processing speed, or reasoning are weak, it affect...