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    Neurodiversity in Kids

    Our expert agrees with a couple who believe their son's school violated his civil rights.

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    Since ADHD often coexists with learning disabilities, it's important to first make sure you rule out LD.

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    Find out about one of the side effects of Ritalin: dilation of the pupils.

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    A parent wonders whether her first-grader has a learning disability or just a self-esteem problem.

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    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.

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    Learn how to prepare a child with LD for her high-school exit exam and make sure the state follows her IEP.

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    A mother wants to help her son with LD and ADHD, but her husband doesn't believe that LD exists and won't give the boy ADHD medication.

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    ADHD

    What sort of intervention is most appropriate for a child with ADHD who is attending a private school?

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    Neurodiversity in Kids

    There can be lots of causes for "out-of-control" behavior, and ADHD is certainly a possibility.

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    ADHD

    A mother asks whether there is an ADHD medication that only has to be administered once a day.

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    Neurodiversity in Kids

    Learn what's involved in the diagnosis of a learning disability.

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    ADHD

    How can you help an child with ADHD (who is off his medication) focus, listen, and feel good about himself?

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    A mother seeks advice on how to help her seven-year-old, who has ADHD, a seizure disorder, and delayed emotional development.

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    ADHD

    Learn what has to be done to know for sure whether a child has ADD (or ADHD).

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    Neurodiversity in Kids

    Our expert considers the important issue of whether to label kids who have learning disabilities.

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    ADHD

    LD, OCD, Tourette Syndrome, poor motor skills... There are often other problems besides ADHD. Read other parents' questions for more information on attention deficit disorders and other disabilities.

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    Neurodiversity in Kids

    Read other parents' questions about assessments, services, placements, and programs for kids with ADHD.

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    Neurodiversity in Kids

    Treating attention deficit disorders effectively is complicated. Read other parents' questions to learn more about the issues of medication and other treatments.

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