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Disciplining a Two-Year-Old Is tantrum-like behavior in a toddler normal, or is it a sign of trouble?		Gifted Person, Average IQ? A gifted person might have an average IQ, but the question has a complicated answer.
Mirror Writing Does mirror writing in a four-year-old indicate dyslexia or another type of learning/language...		Central Auditory Processing Deficit (CAPD) Children are sometimes misdiagnosed as having ADHD, when it's really a learning disability...
Is Dyslexia Hereditary? Find out whether individuals can inherit the condition of dyslexia from a parent.		Centers that Test for Dyslexia Your child does not have to be attending a public school in order to receive a full evaluation...
Resource Room Problems When your child is experiencing problems in the Resource Room, there are steps you can take.		CAPD, Reading, and Multiplication Tables Are difficulties with memorizing multiplication tables and reading characteristic of children...
Raven Intelligence Test Find information about the Ravens Intelligence Test.		ADHD, Depression, and 504 Plans Most teachers have had minimal or no course work about the needs of children with ADHD.
Three-Year-Old Doesn't Talk Speech delays should be investigated sooner rather than later.		Determining Ritalin Dosage The appropriate dosage of Ritalin for children is a very confusing issue.
Is Fast ForWord Program Worth the Expense? Get an expert opinion about the Fast ForWord program and learn about other, less expensive...		Gifted Boy Lacks Fine Motor Skills It is very possible to have a gifted child who is verbally/linguistically gifted, but delayed...
The Difference Between LD and Mental Retardation Learning disability and mental retardation are two distinctly separate conditions, and the...		LD or Slow Learner? Parents seeks advice on how to make sure their daughter doesn't have an undiagnosed learning...
OLSAT and Gifted Programs The Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT) measures abstract thinking and reasoning ability in...		Fifth-Grader Struggling with Math When a child is struggling with math, here's how to determine whether she has a problem that...
Is Private School Better Than Public School? There is no evidence that gifted children do better in private than in public school. They do...		Why Is Ritalin Called a Stimulant? "Stimulants" are so-called because they stimulate certain parts of the brain that are not...
Possible Signs of Dyslexia Children who have difficulty learning their letters despite repeated exposure to them may in...		ADHD and Handwriting Many students with ADHD do in fact have problems with the fine motor coordination necessary for...
The Basics of LD Testing Learn what's involved in the diagnosis of a learning disability.		TerraNova Test and Gifted Services Here's information on the TerraNova test, and what to do if your child is a high scorer.
What Is ODD? Find out about Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), a syndrome where children have hostile,...		Parent Fears Kindergarten Will Be Too Easy If your child is gifted, you should meet with the classroom teacher as early as possible in the...
Special Cushion for ADHD Behavior Learn about a special kind of cushion that is helpful for active kids with ADHD.		Should Advanced Preschooler Skip Kindergarten? Gifted preschoolers may appear to be taking in a great deal of data, but they may not truly...
45 Years Old and Can't Spell Learn where you can go to find out about organizations that focus on adult literacy.		Reading Comprehension Programs Our expert makes a recommendation for a reading comprehension program.
Correlation Between ADHD and Gifted Children? Some of the traits noted in children with ADHD are also seen in children who are gifted or...		ADHD, Organization, and Study Skills Find suggestions and resources to help a child with ADHD get back on track in school.
Problems with Reading Comprehension/Retention Problems with reading comprehension/retention could be indicative of a learning disability or...		ADHD and Problems with Math Computation Read what you can do to help a child with ADHD who is bright, but believes that she "can't do...
Memory Problems in Five-Year-Old Read what you can do to address memory problems in a five-year-old.		Spelling Problems Run in Family There is often a genetic component to learning disabilities.
ADD, Low IQ, and Reading A mother seeks help for her son with ADD, a low IQ, and reading difficulty.		Letter Recognition Problems and LD A large difference between IQ and achievement does not necessarily indicate learning...
Spelling Problems in 12-Year-Old What can you do to help a gifted 12-year-old son improve his spelling?		Diagnosing Dysgraphia Find out the best type of professional to approach when you suspect dysgraphia in your child.
Fast Thinking, Bad Handwriting Illegible writing is a common problem for young, gifted boys. Here's what a concerned parent...		Reading Difficulty or Disability? A school psychologist can determine whether a child has a reading disability or just reading...
The Raven and CoGAT Tests Find a description of the differences between the Raven's Progressive Matrices and the...		Nonverbal Learning Disorder There are many things you and your child's teacher can do to help your child play a productive,...
ADHD and Written Expression Disorder Many children with ADHD also have problems with writing, but there are no quick solutions to...		Homework Help for Kids with LD and ADHD There are some great resources on the Internet that can help students with LD and ADHD.
Once-a-Day ADHD Medication A mother asks whether there is an ADHD medication that only has to be administered once a day.		Speech Therapy for First Grader? Children should have speech that is quite clear by the time they are in first grade. Learn what...
Two-Year-Old with ADHD? A two-year-old can have ADHD, however, there is a wide range of developmentally appropriate...		ADD and Lying It's not the lying that's the problem with most kids with ADHD. They need to learn specific...

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