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
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The 6 Characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome
Read up on the characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome, so you can find strategies to cope with your child's behaviors. read more
June 30, 2010
Characteristics Checklist for Asperger's Syndrome: Social Interactions
Print out and use this checklist to help in an initial diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome in your child. You can find more checklists on Asperger's synd... read more
July 2, 2007
Teachers Aren't Helping Child with ADHD
A mother complains that her child's teachers do not look at her ADHD, but think she is lazy and not living up to her potential. read more
October 2, 1998
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
Two-Year-Old with ADHD?
A two-year-old can have ADHD, however, there is a wide range of developmentally appropriate behavior for a child that age. read more
July 2, 2002
Understanding ADHD
Get tips on the best ways to communicate with family members with ADHD. read more
August 2, 1999
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
Why Is Ritalin Called a Stimulant?
"Stimulants" are so-called because they stimulate certain parts of the brain that are not acting at normal levels. read more
November 28, 2001