Grounded Roots Family Development Center

04/27/2026

💡 Did you know that gifted children can still struggle?

A child can be bright, verbal, creative, and advanced in some areas while also having challenges with:

• Attention
• Anxiety
• Executive functioning
• Social skills
• Learning differences

High ability can sometimes hide real struggles.

Being smart does not cancel out needing support.

Understanding the full picture matters.

Grounded Roots Family Development Center helps families better understand strengths and needs through comprehensive evaluations.

🌿 www.groundedrootsfdc.com/contact

04/25/2026

April is Autism Awareness Month 💙

Looking for a simple calming tool?

✨ Try a Calm Down Jar

All you need:
• A clear jar or bottle
• Water
• Glue or glitter glue
• Optional glitter

Shake it and watch the glitter settle.

Why it works:
• Visual focus supports calming
• Encourages slow breathing
• Helps shift attention during overwhelm

You can even practice breathing while watching the glitter fall.

Simple tools can make a big difference.

Grounded Roots Family Development Center supports families through evaluations, consultation, and practical strategies.

🌿 www.groundedrootsfdc.com/contact

04/25/2026

Spots are limited — and once they’re filled, they’re filled.

Each camp is capped at just 4 students to ensure individualized support.

If your child needs structured literacy support this summer, now is the time to secure a spot.

💰 Early Bird pricing ends April 30

👉 Request a spot:
https://www.groundedrootsfdc.com/reading-confidence-camp-application

04/24/2026

“They know better.”

Many children do know what they are supposed to do.

That does not always mean they can do it consistently in the moment.

A child may know they should:

• Stay calm
• Start homework
• Use kind words
• Follow directions

But when stress, frustration, fatigue, or impulsivity take over, access to those skills can disappear.

Knowing better and doing better are not always the same thing.

Support builds skills more effectively than shame.

Grounded Roots Family Development Center helps families understand behavior, attention, and development through comprehensive evaluations.

🌿 www.groundedrootsfdc.com/contact

04/23/2026

Immediate availability for psychological evaluations in May and June.

Now is a great time to schedule before the next school year begins.

Serving families in Abilene, The Big Country, and across Texas with in-person and select virtual services.

ADHD • Autism • Dyslexia • Gifted Testing • Learning Concerns

Schedule today:
https://www.groundedrootsfdc.com/contact

04/23/2026

This isn’t your typical summer camp.

Reading Confidence Camp is intentionally small and structured to provide meaningful support for struggling readers.

✔ Led by a dyslexia practitioner
✔ Individualized attention in a small group
✔ Focus on both skills AND confidence

Only 4 spots per camp.

👉 Apply here:
https://www.groundedrootsfdc.com/reading-confidence-camp-application

04/22/2026

04/22/2026

Is it too late to request a special education evaluation for your child? No. Even near the end of the school year, families in Texas can still submit a request now and help set their child up for support next year.

Learn the timelines, what you can request, and why acting now matters.

Read the new blog: https://www.groundedrootsfdc.com/resource-blog

04/22/2026

Shout out to the office admin who keeps everything going day to day! She is the best! Jennifer Giesler

04/22/2026

Professional Development for Educators and Coaches

In high-structure environments, discipline is often seen as the solution.

But not all behaviors respond to increased physical demands or consequences.

When students struggle with behavior, it may be related to:
• Emotional regulation
• Sensory needs
• Fatigue or overwhelm
• Skill gaps in attention or processing

Using intense physical consequences such as excessive running or pushups can:
• Increase stress on the body
• Escalate emotional responses
• Miss the underlying need

Structure is important.
Consistency is important.
Safety is essential.

Best practice focuses on:
• Teaching regulation skills
• Using developmentally appropriate responses
• Matching support to the student’s needs

Understanding behavior leads to better outcomes and safer environments.

Grounded Roots Family Development Center provides training and consultation for schools, childcare providers, and organizations supporting children.

🌿 www.groundedrootsfdc.com/contact

04/21/2026

If you’ve been thinking about summer support for your child’s reading — this is your sign to take the next step.

Reading Confidence Camp is designed to support students who are working hard but still struggling with reading, spelling, or fluency.

✔ Small group (4 students max)
✔ Structured literacy approach
✔ Confidence-focused environment

📅 June & July sessions available
💰 Early Bird: $400 (through April 30)

👉 Submit a request here:
https://www.groundedrootsfdc.com/reading-confidence-camp-application

04/19/2026

💡 Did you know that anxiety does not always look like worry?

Sometimes anxiety looks like:

• Irritability
• Anger
• Refusal
• Defensiveness
• Shutting down

When a child feels overwhelmed or uncertain, their nervous system may react before they have words for what they feel.

What looks like attitude may actually be stress.

Understanding the root cause helps us respond more effectively.

Grounded Roots Family Development Center provides comprehensive evaluations to help families better understand behavior, anxiety, and neurodevelopment.

🌿 www.groundedrootsfdc.com/contact