When does a child’s personality start to form? Experts in the education field believe that about 80% of a child’s personality is formed by the time the child is 7 or 8 years old. During these critical years, children form their basic beliefs about themselves and the world around them. In a typical family, a [...]

Previous articles have discussed how Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) can affect a child’s educational and social development and how some alternative treatments can help children overcome and deal with this debilitating disorder. Additionally, psychopharmacological treatments may also have a place in the treatment of ADHD and, for some children, can cause remarkable changes in their [...]

The Google Apps for education conference held in Kitchener, Canada in April saw the presentation of many great apps, including one devoted to helping those students with disabilities find apps that can help them learn in their particular leaning style. DJ Cunningham, an app developer who once suffered from learning disabilities himself, created the Learnstyle [...]

A wonderful book to learn more about this legislative act.   The Louisiana House Education Committee recently took action to give special education students more freedom when it comes to their education. House Bill 343 – a bill sponsored by John Bel Edwards, a Democrat out of Amite – aims to right a wrong that stems from [...]

While there are a number of pharmaceutical treatments designed to treat ADHD, those drugs can have serious side effects, especially when used for many years. Studies have shown that stimulant medications, used to treat ADHD, can increase the risk of everything from substance abuse and depression to behavioral problems and mood disorders. As a result, [...]

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is becoming increasingly widespread. A larger percentage of children are being diagnosed each year with this disorder. Reports show that at least four million children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with ADHD. Even more alarming, is that at least half of these children are on prescription medication. These medicines [...]

Having a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can present a tough challenge. Knowing how to proactively manage your child’s condition can make living with your child an enjoyable experience instead of a constant chore. There are several areas where you as a parent can do better at managing both you and your child with [...]

Parents of children with disabilities know that the laws affecting their children’s education can be difficult to understand. We believe that informed parents make the best decisions regarding how to help their children in special education when they familiarize themselves with certain processes. A special education advocate can help reduce some of stress parents may [...]

Has your child tried traditional therapy or counseling, but had a hard time expressing his/ her thoughts and feelings? Do you want to teach your child something new other than writing in a journal and deep breathing to help them express themselves and ease negative feelings? There is a form of therapy that has been [...]

Every parent should know about the dangers of the Internet, particularly when it comes to children. But parents of special needs children may need to be even more vigilant to their child’s computer use and the dangers of the Internet.  Malicious predators often use the Internet to get into contact with children, often posing as other [...]