Diagnosis: Autism
This article describes autism and how to deal with a newly diagnosed child and his doctors. read more
March 15, 2006
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Autism: A Mother Looks at Diagnosis
Here is a mother's firsthand account of her experiences with her autistic child. read more
March 15, 2006
Dealing with the Emotional, Physical, and Financial Burdens of Autism
This article examines the emotional, physical, and financial stresses that parents often experience after their child is diagnosed with autism. read more
March 15, 2006
Timeline for an ADD Evaluation
When a state does not requires that school systems meet specific deadlines, there is more ambiguity about timelines than one would expect. read more
August 17, 1997
Too Young for an ADHD Evaluation?
Part of the criteria for ADHD diagnosis is that the behaviors appeared before the age of six. read more
December 16, 2002
Understanding LD and ADHD
Find suggestions for how to help a new husband understand learning disabilities and ADHD. read more
October 22, 2002
What Causes ADHD?
Unfortunately, no one has determined a specific cause for ADHD. read more
February 9, 2001
Who Should Diagnose ADHD?
Read an expert's advice on how to go about getting children tested for ADHD. read more
June 15, 2001
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
Worried About Ritalin®
Our expert reassures a parent who hesitates to put her child on Ritalin® (methylphenidate). read more
October 8, 1998
The Mystery of Autism: 4 Potential Causes that May Surprise You
New studies are currently being conducted in hopes of finding some answers to the increase in autism cases, and pinpointing possible environmental fac... read more
December 14, 2009
Ritalin Isn't Helping
When Ritalin doesn't help a child with ADHD, what steps should you take next? read more
March 28, 2000