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Perfectionist Daughter, Frazzled MotherLearn how you can help a perfectionist child and prevent meltdowns.
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Mom Tired of NaggingA child needs to understand the concept of personal responsibility before you let him "fly without a net."
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Should My Son Be Tested?Reading a checklist on gifted behavior can help a parent determine whether a child should be tested.
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Nonverbal Learning DisorderThere are many things you and your child's teacher can do to help your child play a productive, important role in his classroom.
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No Gifted Program for Seventh-GraderWhat can you do when your school's gifted programming ends in the middle-school years?
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Should Gifted Twin Skip Ahead?Grade skipping one twin and not the other is not the best idea.
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Perfectionist Six-Year-OldHere are some tricks to help a perfectionist child be a little less perfect.
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Child with ADHD Is Always in TroubleRead what an expert advises the parents of a child with ADHD who is always in trouble.
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Speech Problem in 22-Month-Old?A child who is jabbering away unintelligibly may be unable to produce speech sounds.
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Should My Son Skip a Grade?Skipping a grade raises issues down the road for boys.
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Is It LD or the Change of School?A move from one type of school system to another, plus a prolonged absence from school, can be disruptive to a young child.
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ADHD and PreschoolersIt's not at all unusual for parents to suspect that their preschooler might be exhibiting signs of ADHD.
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LD/ADHD High-Schooler Fears GraduatingMany young adults with a history of learning problems reach a crisis of confidence as they prepare to graduate from high school.
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ADHD, IEP, and 504 PlansA child who has an Individualized Education Plan for speech is covered under IDEA.
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Gifted Homeschooler Needs FriendsThis phase passes as a child matures and is accepted into a wider age-range group. Meantime, keep trying to bring new friends into her life.
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Should My Gifted Three-Year-Old Be Tested?A three-year-old is a bit young to enter the testing arena, unless you suspect a problem.

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