Autism is a complex developmental disability that affects individuals to varying degrees, from very mildly to severely.  Autism is the most common condition in the austism spectrum disorder (ASD) group which is also referred to as pervasive developmental disorder (PDD).   Children with autism have difficulties communicating and intereacting with others.  Children exhibit different ways of learning, focusing and reacting.

Autism typically appears in the first three years of life and early signs of autism in children include:

• lack of or delay in spoken language
• repetition of language or actions
• little or no eye contact
• persistent fixation on parts of objects
• little interest in interaction with other children
• no interest in "pretend" play
• aversion to being held or cuddled

There is no cure for autism, but early diagnosis and intervention can significantly improve the outcome! Creative Tutors has worked with several children with ASD and has been very successful in improving their educational journey.

As of March 21, TEA initiative will  pay for current Juniors to take one SAT exam during their 11th or 12th grade year.  The state will not pay any late registration fees. Sign up for the June SAT exam before May 5 to avoid any late registration fees.  Please get your Texas Student Voucher Code from the Counseling Center of your high school if you have not already received a voucher through a College Board email. Creative Tutors can help you prepare and be successful on the June SAT exam. Call 972-378-5700

In past years Texas' standardized tests have been called TABS, TEAMS,  TAAS and TAKS! The next generation of tests for Texas students will be called the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness or STAAR.  STAAR replaces what is currently referred to as TAKS, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills.  STAAR will be used for the 12 end of course assessments and the new grade 3-8 assessments.  The new tests will be used beginning next year, 2011-2012 school year.  Students who are currently in the seventh grade will be the first students who must meet the end-of-course testing requirements, as well as pass their classes, to receive a diploma.  The new tests will be more rigorous than previous tests and will measure your child's performance, as well as academic growth.  Whatever the name of the test, Creative Tutors can help with test prep for the reading, math, science, social studies or exit level exams.

Which test should my child take?  What are the differences between the SAT and the ACT?   How soon should my child start taking the ACT or SAT?  How much preparation does my child need before the test?  Should my child retake the SAT or ACT?   How many times should they retake ite?  What makes Creative Tutors' SAT/ACT prep unique?   Do you have some of these same questions?  Creative Tutors not only provides individualized, customized and in-home ACT/SAT prep, but we are also here as a resource to answer all of those questions, and many more (including questions on accommodations, college applications/essays, THEA)  for you at no charge. We have specialized and highly qualified tutors for ACT and SAT prep that can assist your son and daughter get started on the right path to a succesful college experience.

The snow was beautiful and so many of us enjoyed the chance to make snowmen, snowwomen,  forts and snow angels, but due to the bad weather day used on Friday, February 12, Plano ISD students' last day of school will now be Friday, June 4.