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A school counselor sits with a mixed-race teen boy in a warm office, gentle supportive conversation, afternoon light through window — editorial documentary photo about shifting from discipline to clinical support for students with ODD

K-12 Mental Health

ODD in Schools: What's Beneath Defiant Behavior

Oppositional Defiant Disorder is a clinical condition, not a discipline problem. Learn how Georgia schools can shift from reactive discipline to proactive clinical support.

May 18, 202611 min read

A young Asian-American girl sits quietly at a school desk with classmates around her and a gentle teacher nearby, soft classroom light — editorial documentary photo about selective mutism and supportive school environments

K-12 Mental Health

Selective Mutism in Schools: A Practical Guide for Educators

Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder, not shyness. Learn how Georgia schools can identify, support, and refer students for evidence-based treatment.

May 18, 202610 min read

A Black elementary boy stacks colorful blocks intently in a classroom with a kind teacher gently nearby, soft natural light, focused calm expression — editorial documentary photo about culturally responsive autism identification in Georgia schools

K-12 Mental Health

The Autism Identification Gap: Students Schools Keep Missing

Autism identification gaps cost Georgia students years of support. Learn why girls, students of color, and bilingual learners are missed — and how schools can close the gap.

May 18, 202610 min read

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