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Is Dyslexia Hereditary? Find out whether individuals can inherit the condition of dyslexia from a parent.		Behavior Therapies for ADHD ADHD medication can work wonders, but supplementing that with behavior therapies is...
The Basics of LD Testing Learn what's involved in the diagnosis of a learning disability.		ADHD Medications and Menstruation A mother asks whether ADHD medication can interfere with the onset of menstruation in her...
Spelling Problems in 12-Year-Old What can you do to help a gifted 12-year-old son improve his spelling?		ADHD Medication and Driving It is always best to address questions about medication to your child's doctor.
CAPD, Reading, and Multiplication Tables Are difficulties with memorizing multiplication tables and reading characteristic of children...		Natural Product for ADD? Avoid using any product for ADHD that has not been rigorously tested both for safety and for...
Public or Private School for Child with ADHD? A parent wonders whether her child's needs would be better served by a private school than a...		Teen Can't Get Up in the Morning A 16-year-old with ADD cannot get up in the morning and get to school on time. Can he be...
Is Irritability a Concerta Side Effect? Irritability can indeed be a common side effect of Concerta, as well as a normal part of...		What Causes ADHD? Unfortunately, no one has determined a specific cause for ADHD.
Would ADHD Medication Help Keep LD Son on Task? Get some ideas on how to help a child with LD stay on task.		Tourette Syndrome and ADHD A mother asks how she can help her son who has ADHD and Tourette's syndrome.
Hearing and Speech Problems If you suspect something is wrong with your child's hearing or speech, do not delay in going to...		Irritability and Adderall Find out about one side effect of Adderall.
Concern for 17-Year-Old's Future Our expert recommends a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation to identify a teen's...		Seventh-Grader Falling Through the Cracks What should a parent do when her child's grades plummet from A's and B's to D's?
ADHD or Affective Disorder? A parent seeks help understanding her daughter's diagnosis of ADHD and affective disorder.		Dysthemic and Anxiety Disorders If you disagree with your school's assessment, seek an independent evaluation by a...
Family History of Dyslexia When a school does not honor your legal right to request an evaluation, there are steps you can...		LD and the GED Find advice on how to help a child with LD prepare for the GED.
Homeschooling for a Child with ADHD? Before you undertake homeschooling for a child with ADHD, consider that he may also have...		Twelve-Year-Old Has Fits of Anger The mother of a sixth-grader describes her son's out-of-control behavior and asks what steps to...
Should My Son Be Evaluated? Do you need a doctor to tell you that your teen has ADD, when you are already convinced that he...		Talented but Hates School Boredom, grades that are dropping, and difficulty paying attention can all indicate an...
Testing for Learning Disabilities When your child lags academically, it may be time to think about testing for learning...		Timeline for an ADD Evaluation When a state does not requires that school systems meet specific deadlines, there is more...
ADHD: Teacher vs. Doctor Diagnosis A teacher's diagnosis can be taken as a suggestion to look into attention-span problems, but...

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