Taking Care of Bullies
Find suggestions for assisting a child in dealing with a school bully. read more
February 7, 2001
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Helping a Reluctant Reader
Discover some methods to help a child who hates to read. read more
February 7, 2001
At Top of Class, but Tested Poorly
One "bad day" out of a series of testing days can throw off the composite result. read more
April 22, 2004
Will ADHD Diagnosis Keep Son Out of Gifted Program?
A mother questions the accuracy of an ADHD diagnosis in her gifted child. read more
April 2, 2002
School Is Secretive About Gifted Program
Every school district office should have a printed description of the criteria for entering into the gifted program. read more
April 2, 2002
School Won't Put Child in Gifted Program
It is sometimes necessary for parents to obtain outside private testing for achievement scores and IQ, when they suspect their child is gifted. read more
March 26, 2002
Finding Books for an Advanced Reader
Finding topics of interest is a common problem for young readers with advanced ability. read more
March 4, 2002
Nine-Year-Old Has Trouble with Spelling
Many kids can learn their spelling words before a test and then seem to "lose" the words at the time of the actual test. read more
January 16, 2001
ADHD, Adderall®, and Difficult Behavior
Since ADHD often coexists with learning disabilities, it's important to first make sure you rule out LD. read more
January 16, 2001
Driving and ADHD
Teenagers with ADHD are four times more likely than other kids to have accidents while driving. read more
January 16, 2001
School Is Not Helping Child Who Needs Special Ed.
Our expert spells out what to do when the school is doing nothing to help a child who is in special education, but is failing everything. read more
October 24, 2000
State Exit Exams and IEPs
Learn how to prepare a child with LD for her high-school exit exam and make sure the state follows her IEP. read more
October 24, 2000