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• Supporting Children With Special-Needs SiblingsChildren who have siblings with special needs often have conflicted feelings toward the sibling and confusion about their role in the family. Here are ways to help those children express themselves and get the attention they crave.
• Adolescent Sleep and the Effect of Sleep DeprivationIs your teen slow to rise each morning and perpetually exhausted? It turns out there are biological reasons why. Follow these tips from national sleep study experts to help your child get the necessary rest.
• Is It an Auditory Processing Disorder?Does your child struggle to block out background noise, follow conversations, or pronounce words correctly? He may have an auditory processing disorder.
• The IEP Process at SchoolParents play an important role in making sure their children get the right special education services. These tips can help you advocate for your child throughout the IEP process.
• Getting Help for Children With DyslexiaCould your child have difficulty learning to read because of dyslexia? Here’s how to get your child tested and what you should do after you get the results.
• Help Your Autistic Child Succeed in SchoolHow to work with the school to improve education and school life for your autistic child.
• Address Learning Challenges EarlyPotential learning problems don’t have to hold back your child. If you’re worried, speak up early to enlist help from teachers and support staff.
• What Is an IEP?Explanation of the individualized education program for students with special learning needs.
• Here’s How to Help Your ADD Teen Succeed in SchoolTips to help your teen with ADHD stay organized.
• Here’s How to Help a Teen With Learning DisabilitiesAll teens want to belong to a group. But this is harder for children with learning disabilities.
• Helping Children With Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD and ADHD)Signs of ADHD and how to get your child assessed.
• Understanding DyslexiaHow to identify dyslexia and what you can do to help a dyslexic child.
• Learning Disabled Children Can Find Strategies for SuccessMichael J. Fox, Cher, Jewel, Danny Glover—all had a learning disability. But they didn’t let it keep them from reaching the top.
• Learning Disorders Can Be Diagnosed In Middle SchoolExperts say that middle school is a time when learning disorders can seriously hurt school performance.
• High School Is Not Too Late to Notice Learning ProblemsThe earlier you spot a learning problem in your child, the better.
• Learning Disability Students Can Learn Success StrategiesLearning disabilities (LD) are frustrating for students and their parents.
• Help Your ADHD Teen With Routine, Behavior, SchoolHow to get your ADHD teen on schedule, behaving well, and succeeding in school.
• Address Attention Span ProblemsHelp your children stay focused as they do their homework.
• Watch for Signs of Learning Disabilities in Your ChildParents don’t always know when their child has a learning disability.
• Parents Should Be on the Lookout for Vision ProblemsAbout one in every four children have undetected vision problems. This can lead to poor grades and behavior.
• You Need to Be an Effective Advocate For Your ChildWhen kids need special education, parents must sometimes become advocates.
• Parents Can Help Students Who Are Learning DisabledIt’s hard for parents to figure out if their child has a learning disability (LD).
• Keep Your Eyes Open for Signs of Vision ProblemsChildren’s success in school depends a lot on how well they can see.
• What To Do if You Think Your Child Has a Learning DisabilityWhat do Albert Einstein, Woodrow Wilson, Greg Louganis, and Cher have in common? All had learning disabilities. So do millions of kids today.
• Learning Disabilities - What Are They? What Can We Do?Your child studied spelling words for three hours and still missed seven.
• Does Your Child Show Signs Of Learning Disabilities?Parents are often the first to notice that their child has a learning disability.
• Here’s How to Help Spot Vision Problems in ChildrenDoes your child avoid reading? Does he often cover one eye when reading or writing? These are a couple of signs that your child may have a vision problem.
• Don’t Assume Your Child ‘Isn’t Trying Hard Enough’It’s easy for parents to get frustrated with kids who don’t do well in school.
• Make Effort To Work With Your ADHD Child’s TeacherHow to help teachers understand your ADHD child.
• Some Children Are Both Gifted & Learning DisabledYour child is the family expert on computers. But he’s failing history.
• Untreated Eye Problems Can Hinder Your Child’s LearningSeptember is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month.
• Dealing With Student Frustration“I hate school!” “Math stinks!” “I’m dumb!” Statements like these are often signs of a child who’s frustrated with his schoolwork.
• Reduce Fear of Tests for Learning-Disabled ChildrenTaking tests can be extremely frustrating for children with learning disabilities.
• Would You Know If Your Child Had Trouble Learning?You don’t need to wait for a bad report card to come home to find out your child is having trouble in school.
• Help Gifted Children With ADD/ADHD Succeed in SchoolTips on how to help gifted children with ADHD do well in school.
• Child’s Own Voice Can Help ADHD Kids Get Out the DoorQuick tip on how to get your ADHD child up and ready in the morning.
• Being Prepared Can Help You With Your ADHD ChildTips on how to deal with the ups and downs of living with a child with ADHD.
• Parent Involvement Helps Children With ADHD AchieveHow you can help your ADHD child do better in school.
• Positive Attention Helps ADHD Children LearnHow to improve the self esteem of your child with ADHD.
• Know the Symptoms of Autism To Catch it Early in Your ChildAutism is a neurological disorder that usually appears by age three and can cause the most trouble between ages two and five.
• Parents Can Help a Child With ADD Learn How To Make FriendsHelp your child with ADD play well and make friends.
• Reading Problems May Signal Other Learning TroublesLearning disabilities often become evident when otherwise good students have trouble keeping up with reading and writing.

ADHD/ADD

• Helping ADHD Students Get Organized for SchoolFor children with ADHD, the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time is impaired by neurological deficiencies that make it hard for them to stay on top of school assignments. Find out how to help ADHD students master organization at home and at school.
• A Homework System for ADHD StudentsConsistent routines provide the homework help children with ADHD and learning disabilities need.
• ADHD and School: Tips for ParentsDoes your child have trouble focusing in class? Here’s how to find out whether your child has ADHD, and how to work with the school if he does.
• ADHD: One Family's StoryA mom recounts her family’s experiences with ADHD, from her child’s first struggles in school and diagnosis to adjusting his routine at home and school.
• Here’s How to Help Your ADD Teen Succeed in SchoolTips to help your teen with ADHD stay organized.
• Helping Children With Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD and ADHD)Signs of ADHD and how to get your child assessed.
• Address Attention Span ProblemsHelp your children stay focused as they do their homework.
• Help Your ADHD Teen With Routine, Behavior, SchoolHow to get your ADHD teen on schedule, behaving well, and succeeding in school.
• Make Effort To Work With Your ADHD Child’s TeacherHow to help teachers understand your ADHD child.
• Help Gifted Children With ADD/ADHD Succeed in SchoolTips on how to help gifted children with ADHD do well in school.

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