Is your child uninterested in a school subject, or is he or she learning with disabilities? Your judgment as a parent is your best guide—and testing for learning disabilities is often a good option.
Author Judy Winter's son Eric, born with cerebral palsy, passed away in 2003. Read this story about a special parent's love for a child and what her son taught her about life.
Children of special needs deserve special grandparents. Here's the story of one grandma and her cherished grandson, Eric.
Riding the school bus is an important mark of a child's independence. But many folks, including special needs parents, feel a mix of emotions watching their children get on board.
Sometimes children of special needs miss out on childhood's rights of passage, including simple kid fitness. Read one mom's inspiring reflections on special needs activities and more.
What is dyslexia? You may not know your child has this nonverbal learning disability. If your child is struggling to learn to read and write, have him or her tested. Then try these learning techniques.
Learning how to parent a child with ADHD can be challenging at times. Having a child with ADHD can cause increased parent stress unless you have the tools to help you cope.
One outstanding teacher knew that learning with disabilities was possible and made the extra effort that special inclusion required. This preschool special education made all the difference in a child's life.
When it comes to special needs resources, fellow parents can provide a network like no other. Special needs parents can empathize as well provide road maps around special education issues.
Parents of children with special needs are often told the many things their children will never be. Gail Williamson works to bring special needs inclusion to acting.
Sometimes parents don't know where to turn for help for their children of special needs. There's lots of help out there if you know how to find it. Read these tips from a resourceful special parent.
The most important step in getting help for children who are learning with disabilities is identifying—and accepting— kids' learning disabilities. Get advice from experts who have been there.
Schools discipline kids when they misbehave. But, what if those kids are acting out because they have Auditory Processing Disorder? Find out if your child has this disorder and what you can do.
Want an alternative approach to ADD or ADHD? Arm yourself with knowledge. Learn the three types of attention - and exercises you can use with each of them. Don't just treat the symptoms, but the underlying cause.
Parents need to know what to look for when selecting summer camp programs for children of special needs. Asking the right questions about summer camp activities, facilities, and staff can make you more comfortable with the idea of sending your child to camp.