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.

The shape and size of tables make no difference if children aren't taught manners and respect for one another.

By law, schools must accommodate special education needs.

Consider these suggestions to enhance a child's spatial reasoning.

It's normal for adolescent girls to become a bit chubby as they go through puberty. Find out why you should be careful not to overreact.

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

How can you balance confidentiality with the need to protect a child who's suffering abuse?

Be on the lookout for problem behaviors, even when your child is young.

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.