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What Is An Individualized Education Program (IEP)?
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…allow the child to remain in the classroom. For example, Isabelle, a high school student, has ADHD; as a result, she has trouble attending class lectures and taking adequate notes….

DSM-5: What Happened to Asperger’s?
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…for depression, anxiety, learning disabilities and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), among many others. The DSM-IV listed criteria for autistic disorder, Asperger’s disorder, and pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs). Under those criteria,…

Considerations for Picking Your Child’s Summer Camp
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…as ADHD, anxiety, or Aspergers—you’ll want to be especially careful that the camp is able to provide your child the support he needs. You also may want to decide whether…

Choosing Appropriate Gifts for Children
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…may be feeling even more overwhelmed about choosing appropriate toys than most parents. A complex Lego set might frustrate a child with ADHD because he does not have the attention…

When Is Getting a Firm Diagnosis Important?
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…there are times when an accurate and specific diagnosis is important, which is what was necessary for Stephen, who was eventually diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD. Without these “labels,” Stephen…

What Is Child Development?
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…her salt is going to take development into consideration. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will look different in a little kid (gleeful mayhem) than in an older kid (frustration at…

What If My Child Has a Mental Illness?
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…care more quickly. Ask around. You’d be surprised how many of your friends have children with challenges such as ADHD, depression or anxiety. Find out who they see, and give…

What If My Child Has Bipolar Disorder?
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…disorder (ADHD), nonverbal learning disorders, and auditory processing difficulties, and it is no wonder that children with bipolar disorder often feel demoralized and misunderstood. Juvenile bipolar disorder can be extremely…

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