How a New Down Syndrome Research Center Could Improve Lives
Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition that is found in 1 of every 700 babies born in the United States.(1) Down syndrome occurs as the result of either a partial [...]
Considering the Future of College Admission…For Students with Disabilities
Earlier this month, federal investigators arrested numerous high-profile parents, including lawyers, executives, CEOs, and well-known entertainers, for their involvement in a college admissions scandal. The more than 30 involved parties, [...]
Creative Writing Resources for Dyslexic Writers
Students with dyslexia struggle with more than just reading and writing. These students are also more likely than other students to experience low self-esteem and even anxiety surrounding the school [...]
5 Resources in Maryland For Parents of Children With ASD
If you have a child with autism spectrum disorder, you can likely clearly recall the day of the diagnosis. Parents who learn that their child has special needs or differences [...]
Understanding Anxiety Disorders: 5 Signs to Recognize
It’s quite likely that at some point in your daily life, you’ve heard someone reference anxiety. Unfortunately, these references often don’t truly represent an actual anxiety disorder, and can be [...]
Who Is Qualified to Diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder?
If you suspect your child may have autism spectrum disorder, your first plan of action will be to seek out a highly-qualified professional for potential diagnosis and subsequent therapies. In [...]
5 Books About Neurobehavioral Development to Read This Year
The winter months provide an ideal opportunity to read one of the many valuable books available on neurobehavioral development, but it isn’t always easy for parents of children with special [...]
Are Boys Reading Less Than Girls?
Years of research has found that boys tend to enjoy reading far less than girls. Even beyond simply enjoying reading, these studies have consistently shown a large gap between the [...]
Are We Teaching Reading the Wrong Way?
Reading is one of the most essential life skills that a child learns in school, but statistics from the National Assessment of Educational Progress have shown that a third of [...]
Autism Is On the Rise
Over the past ten years, studies from the Center of Disease Control (or CDC) have indicated an increase of over 50% in autism diagnoses among children in the United States. [...]