Twelve-Year-Old Can't Read
By the time a child is 12 years old, he should be able to recognize letter sounds. I suggest you have your son evaluated by a trained professional to ... read more
April 2, 2002
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Gifted Child Becoming Withdrawn
It is not unusual for an older boy to begin to become more selective about extracurricular activities. read more
April 2, 2002
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
Teen Drinks Heavily
Our expert advises a teen to reconsider his drinking behavior and find better ways to get what he are seeking. read more
April 2, 2002
Mother Upset That Son Smokes
A mother blames her son's girlfriend for his smoking habit. 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
Determining IQ in Language-Impaired Child
A number of tests can be administered to nonverbal or language-impaired children to measure different aspects of intelligence. read more
April 2, 2002
Father Won't Let 16-Year-Old Date
Attempts to control a 16-year-old by forbidding her from doing natural, healthy things that are part of her growth and development may backfire. read more
April 2, 2002
Father Finds Drug Paraphernalia
A parent asks how he should act in the face of discovering risky and illegal behavior on the part of his son's friend and most likely his son. read more
April 2, 2002
Is Dyslexia Hereditary?
Find out whether individuals can inherit the condition of dyslexia from a parent. read more
April 2, 2002
Teaching a 14-Year-Old to Read
How do you begin to teach a 14-year-old to read, when she's reading on a 2.5 grade level? read more
April 2, 2002
Family History of Dyslexia
When a school does not honor your legal right to request an evaluation, there are steps you can take. read more
April 2, 2002