Neurodiversity in Kids

Children with autism can get confused about appropriate behavior in public. Get tips to help your child learn the rules about what to do in private and in public in this excerpt from Areva Martin's book, The Everyday Advocate: Standing Up for Your Child with Autism.

Telling your child he has autism or answering his questions about why he is different from other kids can be difficult. Get tips and talking points in an excerpt from Areva Martin's book, The Everyday Advocate: Standing Up for Your Child with Autism.

Parents of children with autism can learn how to become a powerful advocate for people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Learn the "Seven Principles of Advocacy" from parent and attorney Areva Martin's book, The Everyday Advocate: Standing Up for Your Child with Autism.

Why is your child struggling in school? In her book "That Crumpled Paper Was Due Last Week," author Ana Homayoun identifies eight common styles of disorganization and distraction commonly associated with academically struggling boys.

Getting a child with LD to do her homework can be tough. Find out how other parents manage, and get tips and ideas that might work for your child.

Find out the most common characteristics of CAPD to help you decide whether your child needs to be tested.

Having a child with LD can be tough. Find tips to help cope with his behaviors.

Read up on the characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome, so you can find strategies to cope with your child's behaviors.

A new study has revealed that children exposed to higher amounts of a common pesticide are more likely to have ADHD.

Whether your child is physically or learning disabled, or you would just like to work on his development, these toys can help build a solid foundation to help improve his limitations and build on his strengths.

New studies are currently being conducted in hopes of finding some answers to the increase in autism cases, and pinpointing possible environmental factors that may be putting children at risk for this disorder.

Is your child gifted or is it just the way you talk to them? Learn about a research which compares mothers of gifted and nongifted children.

A new study, published in October 2009 by the journal Pediatrics, reports an increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and estimates cases of ASD at 1 out of every 91 kids between the ages of 3 and 17.

Learn how to address important issues at home with your autistic child, including toilet training, chores, behavior, social skills, safety, and more.

Learn how to make plane travel with an autistic child easier on yourself, your child, and other passengers.

Get tips for making communication with your autistic child easier.

Read tips on making social and family gatherings easier and more comfortable for you, your autistic child, and guests.

Learn about applied behavior analysis treatment for autism, including some of its terms. .