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Determining IQ in Language-Impaired ChildA number of tests can be administered to nonverbal or language-impaired children to measure different aspects of intelligence.Teens
Father Won't Let 16-Year-Old DateAttempts to control a 16-year-old by forbidding her from doing natural, healthy things that are part of her growth and development may backfire.Teens
Father Finds Drug ParaphernaliaA 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.School and Learning
Is Dyslexia Hereditary?Find out whether individuals can inherit the condition of dyslexia from a parent.School and Learning
Teaching a 14-Year-Old to ReadHow do you begin to teach a 14-year-old to read, when she's reading on a 2.5 grade level?School and Learning
Family History of DyslexiaWhen a school does not honor your legal right to request an evaluation, there are steps you can take.Kids
Does My Child Need ADHD Medication?Learn when it's time to consult with a doctor about your concerns.Kids
IEP Is in Place, but School District Is NonresponsiveWhen a school is not honoring your child's IEP, it's time to start building a paper trail of your attempts to advocate for him.Kids
Friendships for Fifth GraderSome children don't need to have intense, close friendships to be happy.Teen Values and Responsibilities
Racial IssuesIt's understandable that a child might feel uncomfortable to be the only person in the classroom of a particular race.School and Learning
Moving Ahead in Mid-YearThink carefully before allowing your child to leap ahead in the curriculum during the school year.Kids
Domineering FriendsFind out what to do when the boy next door steals your child's friends excludes him from the group.School and Learning
Gifted Son Being Punished by TeacherA parent seeks advice after the teacher tells her gifted child he must "earn" the right to receive more challenging schoolwork.Kids
Gifted, ADD, and Can't Get Homework DoneFind out what you can do to get a child with ADHD take responsibility for his schoolwork.School and Learning
Should Advanced Preschooler Skip Kindergarten?Gifted preschoolers may appear to be taking in a great deal of data, but they may not truly comprehend it or use it in a gifted manner.School and Learning
Gifted Four-Year-Old?The best way to determine intellectual giftedness is through formal educational assessment testing.
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