When none of the ADHD medications is helping your child, it's time to step back and get the full picture.
When parents suffer from the same learning problems as their child, they can have a tough time offering help.
Whether you live, your children are entitled to have an evaluation to see why they are having trouble in school.
College may not be the best choice for someone with ADD who struggles in school. Before applying, it's wise to explore what feels more interesting and exciting.
Sometimes a child's nerves can set off health problems.
Read ideas on how to curb a child's inclination to swear.
Find suggestions for assisting a child in dealing with a school bully.
Retention decisions should not be made quickly. Investigate the issues before a decision is made.
A good evaluation for ADHD must include taking a very complete patient history.
An angry mother seeks an attorney who specializes in matters concerning children with LD and state-funded school districts.
Misbehavior can sometimes be caused by a mismatch between what a child is being asked to do and what is developmentally appropriate.
There are many reasons why a child may have trouble staying on task, and a diagnosis of ADD/ADHD should not be made lightly.
When the "expert" opinions don't match, what should a parent do?
A child with ADD expends two the three times the energy in school as a typical child, and needs some downtime when he gets home.
A lack of social skills is one of the most heart-wrenching problems for many gifted children.
LD and giftedness are not an unusual combination. A proper evaluation for LD should take giftedness into account.
There is no evidence that gifted children do better in private than in public school. They do best when their needs are met.
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