Articles by Dr. Stephen Migden

For Parents: Understanding the Testing Report

For many parents, even those knowledgeable about learning disorders, education and child development, the comprehensive psycho-educational or neuro-psychological evaluation report – often running 12 or more single-spaced, typewritten pages – is an imposing and intimidating document... Continue Reading this Article

IDEA 2004: What You Need to Know

As most parents and professionals may already know, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was re-authorized by the United States government in late 2004. IDEA 2004, formally known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, was passed by both houses of Congress and then signed into law by President Bush on December 3, 2004... Continue Reading this Article

Common Sense In Judging E.S.T. Programs

The increased use of empirical research methods in psychology and education has been one of the most positive developments that I have witnessed in over 25 years of professional practice. Empirical research methods have helped us to better determine the effectiveness of treatments for troubled youth, including some of those used in residential treatment centers, therapeutic boarding schools and wilderness programs... Continue Reading this Article

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