Sleep deprivation in children causes similar effects as ADHD More children – and adults – than ever are being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Yet many of those may not have the behavioural disorder but could instead be…

Parents must request in writing for their child to be assessed for any and all real or suspected reading disabilities ASAP. Do not reply on the OPINIONS of the school teachers or administrators in this matter. My daughter was in…

Stacie Brockman is the Prince George’s County mother of lively twin 9-year-old boys. Her sons were born two months premature. She has done everything possible to deal with the disabilities that often impede the progress of such children. She took…

Report: The school failed to end the harassment This story is part of an in-depth package of stories on the subject of bullying in Palo Alto schools. For links to all the stories, follow this link. Editor’s note: The following…

By Karen N. Peart – A new study of the genetic origins of dyslexia and other learning disabilities could allow for earlier diagnoses and more successful interventions, according to researchers at Yale School of Medicine. Many students now are not…

The new paper represents a key step forward for the field in that it narrows down the potential causes of dyslexia and helps shape future detection and treatment, said Laurie Cutting, associate professor of special education, psychology and radiology for…

U.S. high school students with learning disabilities graduate at much lower rates than other students, and California’s graduation rate for these students is less than the national average, according to a recent report. There is also progress: the graduation rate…

Says for some people – especially children – sleep deprivation does not necessarily cause lethargy; instead they become hyperactive or unfocused A leading U.S doctor believes that many cases of diagnosed ADHD are in fact sleeping disorders in disguise. Vatsal…

By Michelle Diament – A small change tucked inside a government spending bill this month may have big implications for special education. Lawmakers included language clarifying the penalties that states may face if they fail to adequately fund education programs…

  Parents are quite simply not being given accurate information about psychiatric labels (mental disorders) or the drugs being prescribed to ‘treat’ their children. Millions of kids have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), BiPolar disorder, OCD, Social…