Neurodiversity in Kids

A mother is desperate to avoid having to hospitalize her son with ADHD.

You've heard about a promising, new treatment for ADHD. A miracle cure -- or too good to be true? Here's what you need to know before you buy.

There are many things you and your child's teacher can do to help your child play a productive, important role in his classroom.

Reading a checklist on gifted behavior can help a parent determine whether a child should be tested.

What can you do when your school's gifted programming ends in the middle-school years?

Read what an expert advises the parents of a child with ADHD who is always in trouble.

A move from one type of school system to another, plus a prolonged absence from school, can be disruptive to a young child.

It's not at all unusual for parents to suspect that their preschooler might be exhibiting signs of ADHD.

Many young adults with a history of learning problems reach a crisis of confidence as they prepare to graduate from high school.

A child who has an Individualized Education Plan for speech is covered under IDEA.

A parent disagrees with her child's teachers, who think he has ADHD.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

Deciding whether or not to put a child with ADHD on medication can be difficult. Here are some guidelines to help you make the decision.

Learn what to do if you suspect your child has ADHD.

Discover how to help a special needs student succeed.

Learn about some great handwriting programs for children.

Find tips on what to do when your child does not qualify for special education.

Family history is certainly a major factor to consider when you are doing an assessment for CAPD.

A public school can be asked to pay for private services is if you prove that their services are not appropriate for your child's needs.