Autism tips for the holidays
A mother of a child with autism has the lowdown on surviving the holidays.
"Discrepancy" approach results in inconsistent LD identification rates across states
States vary widely in how they identify learning disabilities - and in the percentage of kids they serve in special education.
Autism: An overview
Autism rates have skyrocketed. Here's how to identify the symptoms and what services to seek for an autistic child.
Before special ed: how pre-referral works
The pre-referral process can help determine if your child needs special education services.
Basic principles of the responsiveness-to-intervention approach
What should parents know about this new approach to identifying learning disabilities? Researcher Dr. Daryl Mellard answers some key questions.
Bait-and-switch symptoms
Worried your child has a learning disability or behavioral problem? Make sure his eyes and ears are tuned in before testing his brain.
Buzz: A Year of Paying Attention
An excerpt from Katherine Ellison's new memoir about her son's battles with ADD.
ACLU: Teachers abuse kids with disabilities
Unsettling evidence suggests that corporal punishment policies are targeting the most vulnerable children.
A mother's progress report
A mother reflects on how she has made progress, just as her middle school son with AD/HD has.
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