Can’t vs. Won’t: Understanding the barriers to skill performance.
with Alley Dezenhouse-Kelner
Practical ways to assess barriers to skill application (for example, “why can my child meet math expectations with his tutor but not in class?” or “why does my child focus well while we’re doing her homework, but can’t stay on task at school?”)
Understanding the difference between performance deficits (when your child won’t demonstrate skill in some contexts) and skill deficits (when your child can’t demonstrate the skill at all).
Strategies for overcoming performance and skill deficits include how to advocate for an environment that sets your child up for success.
Watch and Enjoy!
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Alley Dezenhouse-Kelner
Alley is the Clinical Director of Magnificent Minds Inc. (www.MagnificentMinds.ca) a specialized private school and therapeutic service centre in Toronto and Vaughan. Alley possesses formal training and 10+ years experience in counselling psychology, child development, and expertise in behaviour management and effective parenting practices for spirited, and oftentimes exceptional, children. Alley supervises a team of 20+ therapists, as well as supporting parents and professionals directly through delivery of workshops, support groups, and curriculum development. Alley hosts a podcast, writes a blog, and especially enjoys providing barrier-free access to evidence-based information to support the parenting process!
