Neurodiversity in Kids

The emergence of "high stakes testing" has threatened the progress advocates for students with disabilities have made over the last 25 years.

If your child has a documented case of ADHD, drawing up a 504 Plan for him would be one way to get the kind of supports he needs in school.

There are two things you might consider doing to see if you can get support for your child.

Learn how to help a teen who is having problems with reading, OCD, and a sensitivity to light.

Find out what our expert suggests for a seven-year-old with ADHD who's having problems with talking out of turn and back talking.

There are some great resources on the Internet that can help students with LD and ADHD.

If you ask the school to evaluate your child to determine if she has special educational needs, they have to do it -- within about a month.

By law, schools must accommodate special education needs.

Learn what signs to look for to tell if the dosage of ADHD medication is too much.

CAPD makes processing any language more challenging, especially as the content gets more complex.

When a learning disability is suspected, the sooner you ask that your child be evaluated, the better.

Find out how to get more information about central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) and how it can impact your child's learning.

There are several resources to turn to for help with legal advocacy.

Legal issues can crop up when a child who requires special education has divorced parents.

Perfectionism can be a problem for gifted kids, especially girls, but there are ways parents can help.

When your child challenges your authority, there are ways to handle the conflict without damaging his independent thinking.

When "B" grades indicate a drop in your child's performance, you need to step in.

A wise parent sees the potential in her son beyond the labels currently being placed on him.