Toddlers
Could Meningitis Cause Slurred Speech?A problem with speech is probably not related to a central nervous system infection during the first month of life.Kids
Shingles in a Seven-Year-OldAssuming your child has been healthy up to this point, there is little reason to think that shingles indicates a problem with her immune system.Kids
Worried About Ritalin®Our expert reassures a parent who hesitates to put her child on Ritalin® (methylphenidate).Kids
Help Me Understand ADHDWhere can a stepparent turn to gain an understanding of a child's ADHD and treatment?Kids
ADD, ADHD, or OCD?What should you do when three professionals give three different diagnoses?Kids
Six-Year-Old LonerKids this age do not need to have "best friends" to be developing socially.Kids
After Holding Your Child BackA successful repeat of a grade doesn't qualify your child to then skip a grade.Kids
Husband and Son Both Have ADHDA woman seeks advice on how she can help her husband and son, who both have ADHD.Kids
Teachers Aren't Helping Child with ADHDA mother complains that her child's teachers do not look at her ADHD, but think she is lazy and not living up to her potential.Kids
Teacher Won't Help My BrotherOur expert suggests next steps for a boy whose teacher did not give him proper support.Kids
Daughter with Low IQ Needs HelpWhat sort of interventions are recommended for a child with low IQ?Kids
Son Refuses to Be TestedWhen you suspect LD in your child and he refuses to be tested, what should you do?Kids
Son Refuses to Take ADHD MedicationCan a child's resistance to medication be used as a way to help him become more efficient?School and Learning
Dyslexia and Homework WarsParents who are having chronic battles with their children do well to find somebody else to play the role of "pusher."Kids
Child with ADHD Is FailingLearn how to identify whether ADHD is getting in the way of your child's learning, and what steps to take next.School and Learning
Parent Concerned About Inclusion ClassExemplary inclusive programs do not adopt a "one size fits all" approach, but provide a continuum of services available for all children.
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