When Santiago’s parents learned he would have to repeat first grade, it was devastating news. His behavior in class—unfinished assignments, rushing through tests, constant need for redirection—made it hard for teachers to gauge what he had truly learned.
At home, it was no different. “Homework could take hours,” his mother shared. “Even the smallest tasks felt like battles—bedtime, brushing teeth, you name it. Everything was a struggle.”
Santiago’s teacher referred him to the Summer Treatment Program (STP) at the Center for Children and Families—a nationally recognized, evidence-based program at FIU for children with ADHD and related behavioral, emotional and learning challenges…