Neurodiversity in Kids

A second-grade teacher seeks suggestions for helping a child with LD and ADHD be successful in the classroom.

A large difference between IQ and achievement does not necessarily indicate learning disabilities.

Teachers are not physicians and cannot recommend any medical intervention, including medication for ADHD.

A parent who wants to help her child perform better academically -- and avoid medication for ADD -- seeks advice.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

This article offers tips for parents of middle-schoolers with dyslexia.

How can I tell if my child should be in a gifted program?

A mother seeks help for her son with ADD, a low IQ, and reading difficulty.

When a child exhibits odd body movements and noises, an evaluation is advisable.

Many teachers are not well-versed in how CP manifests itself in the classroom.

Many students with ADHD do in fact have problems with the fine motor coordination necessary for writing.

There is a relationship between anxiety and problem solving skills (and more) in all children, and especially those with learning disabilities.

A mother asks how she can teach her six-year-old with ADHD and Asperger's syndrome to respect adults.

What can you do when your child begins at a new school and is denied the special ed services he used to receive under a 504 plan?

Just because children can learn the material does not mean that challenging them is in their best interests.

Our expert reassures a parent who hesitates to put her child on Ritalin® (methylphenidate).

Where can a stepparent turn to gain an understanding of a child's ADHD and treatment?

What should you do when three professionals give three different diagnoses?

A successful repeat of a grade doesn't qualify your child to then skip a grade.