Neurodiversity in Kids

By Rachel Sokol

No longer known as a male-dominated diagnosis, more teenage girls are diagnosed with autism—finding the validation and vindication they were seeking.

By Amber Bobnar

Kids with special needs, autism, and physical disabilities need trained caregivers and babysitters who will understand them and keep them safe.

By Rachel Sokol

When kids with autism talk too much or keep interrupting here's how parents can communicate better with their autistic son or daughter.

By L. Elizabeth Forry

Help teens with ADHD or ADD succeed in college with these study tips and strategies to stay organized and manage their time.

By Dr. Chelsea Hetherington, Ph.D.

Walking on tiptoes is a common habit for young children, but is it something that parents should worry about? Is toe walking in children something that they’ll grow out of, or is it a sign of an underlying condition?

By Jacqueline Weiss

Dr. Timothy Buie, a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Autism Medical Specialist at Boston Children’s Hospital, explains how specific diet interventions can impact children with autism.

By Elisa Cinelli

Autism may be linked to the consumption of processed foods during pregnancy, according to a new study.

By Jacqueline Weiss

Discussing autism and other mental or physical disorders with your children can be a tricky and confusing place if you aren’t sure how to start the conversation. Here are a few conversation starters that will make autism more understandable for your child.

Before your child heads off to school, make sure to invest in a few of these gadgets designed to help students with ADHD and autism.

Tips and advice for how to create the best possible playdate experiences for your special needs child

Kids with LD can learn—they just learn differently. Young people labeled with a “learning disability” or “learning disorder” will find a welcome resource in this fully revised and updated survival guide. The book retains the warmth, affirmation, and straightforward approach of earlier editions while incorporating current information about why some kids have LD and what supports are available, including new technologies. It defines different kinds of LD, describes a range of learning aids, helps kids deal with bullying and difficult feelings, suggests ways to make friends, and inspires young people to set goals for the future. Readers will find quizzes, think-about-it questions, stories, and quotes from other kids with LD. A special section discusses how IEPs and 504 Plans help kids with learning difficulties succeed in school. Includes a chapter written to parents and teachers along with resources for kids and adults.

By Elisa Cinelli

April is National Autism Awareness Month for students and kids to learn about autism and raise money for a good cause.

By Elisa Cinelli

Help your child learn more about autism by reading these children's books about autism spectrum disorders for kids of all ages, from preschoolers to teens. Read the books during Autism Awareness Month (April) or anytime!

The following tips can help you be prepared to talk to your child about people with disabilities when she comes to you for answers.

Has your child been diagnosed with ADHD? This simple ADHD to-do list is designed to help you make choices about what might be the best treatment option(s) for your child, based on the best available evidence.

Learn about ADHD treatment options, such as medications vs. behavioral therapy, and their effectiveness for children preschool-age and up. This guide for parents is based on an expert review by the New England Comparative Effectiveness Public Advisory Council (CEPAC).

Having trouble getting your child with LD excited about learning? Here are some strategies that will encourage them to go that extra mile.