Gifted First Grader Is a "Holy Terror"
Misbehavior can sometimes be caused by a mismatch between what a child is being asked to do and what is developmentally appropriate. read more
February 5, 2001
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Questions About ADHD
There are many reasons why a child may have trouble staying on task, and a diagnosis of ADD/ADHD should not be made lightly. read more
February 5, 2001
Lack of Support from Family Doctor
When the "expert" opinions don't match, what should a parent do? read more
February 5, 2001
Fifth-Grader Struggling with Math
When a child is struggling with math, here's how to determine whether she has a problem that should be investigated. read more
February 5, 2001
Centers that Test for Dyslexia
Your child does not have to be attending a public school in order to receive a full evaluation to see if she's dyslexic. read more
February 5, 2001
Improving Reading Comprehension
Find suggestions for how to improve reading comprehension in your child. read more
February 5, 2001
How to Move Son on to More Challenging Schoolwork
Find some suggestions for motivating a bright child. read more
February 5, 2001
Reading Resources for a Preschooler
The best thing to do for young children who want to "read" is to read, read, read to them. You can also play word games. read more
February 5, 2001
Son Not Communicating at Home
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. read more
February 5, 2001
Gifted Girl Needs Friends
A lack of social skills is one of the most heart-wrenching problems for many gifted children. read more
February 5, 2001
Gifted Underachiever
LD and giftedness are not an unusual combination. A proper evaluation for LD should take giftedness into account. read more
February 5, 2001
Is Private School Better Than Public School?
There is no evidence that gifted children do better in private than in public school. They do best when their needs are met. read more
February 5, 2001