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What to do if you think your child has a learning disability

Finding out there is a label for what they are experiencing and getting the help they need can be life changing for kids with learning disabilities.

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Dyslexia: Discovering the gift of a learning disability

Cynthia Davis discusses how to tell if your child has dyslexia and how you can give your dyslexic child the emotional and education support they need.

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How to help your child with school problems

Differences in learning can sometimes be associated with school problems and should be attended to and addressed.

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Q&A: What is the first thing a parent should do when her child is diagnosed with ADHD?

Dr. Lisa Efron answers a reader’s question about what to do when your child is diagnosed with ADHD.

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How to use inflexibility to teach flexibility

Kids with autism are very good at “getting stuck” and being less flexible. Although we often need to help our kids to be more flexible, getting stuck can be a great strength in many situations.