Kids
LD Versus BilingualA parent believes that her five-year-old, who comes from a non-English-speaking household, is being incorrectly identified as having LD.School and Learning
Mirror WritingDoes mirror writing in a four-year-old indicate dyslexia or another type of learning/language disability?Kids
Combination ClassWhat are the benefits of enrolling your child in a class that combines coursework from different grade levels?School and Learning
ADHD, Organization, and Study SkillsFind suggestions and resources to help a child with ADHD get back on track in school.School and Learning
Presenting Son's 504 Plan to New SchoolDuring a school transition, what's the best way to present a 504 plan for a child with LD/ADHD to the new school?Kids
IEP Interventions and Transition to High SchoolWhen your teenager has ADHD, ODD, and LD, it's wise to be proactive and plan ahead to meet his needs in high school.Kids
Who Should Diagnose ADHD?Read an expert's advice on how to go about getting children tested for ADHD.School and Learning
Summer SchoolRetention may not be necessary with enough skill-building during the summer.Toddlers
Bilingual TroubleSome students have a difficult time learning more than one language.Kids
Pushing Your ButtonsLearn about positive discipline to deal with a child who insists on pushing your buttons at home.Kids
Recovering from TraumaLearn how you can help your school assess a child who is recovering from trauma.Kids
Helping an Anxious ChildFind out how to help a child who gets nervous about school to the point of nausea.Kids
Gifted Girl Anxious About Science and MathA gifted child is worried because her grades in science and math have begun to slip.Kids
Gifted Kids and CompetitionCompetition -- whether in sports, academics, or the arts -- can show any person how to deal with both success and defeat.Kids
A New School, Advocacy, and the WISCWhen a child has tested as gifted but the timing isn't right to get gifted services at a new school, her parent should take action.School and Learning
RivalsWhen your child is enmeshed in a heated rivalry at school, it's up to you and the teacher to turn down the heat.
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