Special Needs

Do you have a special needs child at home? Learn all you need to know about managing and caring for your child.
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10 Things I Learned About Down Syndrome
Kelle Hampton shares what she's learned during the past three years after learning her daughter was born with Down syndrome. ... Read More
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ADHD: The Differences between Boys and Girls
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is widely under-diagnosed in girls. Find out how the signs may differ by gender. ... Read More
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Could Your Child Be Developmentally Delayed?
Do you sense that there might be something wrong with your child's development? Find out when it is important to call a doctor or see a ... Read More
Nancy O'Dell
How to Be a Buddy: A Q&A with Nancy O'Dell on Down Syndrome Awareness
Nancy O'Dell's personal story has helped shaped her support for the Down syndrome community.
School Children
School Age Cut-Offs and ADHD: What's the Connection?
A new study confirms that being young for your grade ups the risk of being prescribed ADHD drugs—especially for boys.
Boy Doing Homework
The Latest on ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
Is ADD more common or overly diagnosed? Dr. Sadler offers recent findings and her expertise on this much-publicized disorder. ... Read More
Infant Iron Supplement with Dropper
The Preventative Power of Iron for Small Babies
Researchers believe that iron supplements for low-birthweight babies can help prevent the development of behavioral issues later in ... Read More
Building Self Esteem in Learning Disabled Students
School can be tough for kids with learning disabilities. Here's how to boost your child's confidence and keep them feeling good. ... Read More
Camps for Kids with Special Needs
Going to camp is that quintessential childhood experience, but for kids with special needs, camp may seem more like a daydream than an annual ... Read More
Does Jaundice Increase Autism Risk?
Jaundice is a common condition in newborns, but it could increase your baby’s risk of developing autism.
Dyslexia Defined
Did you know as many as 80 percent of all people with learning disabilities have dyslexia? Get the facts and learn to spot early warning signs. ... Read More
Poll: Are you the parent of a special needs child?
Find out who else is the parent of a special needs child at BabyZone.
Q&A: Could my 3-year-old have ADHD?
Q&A: Does my son have ADD or ADHD?
Ritalin and ADHD
Think your child might have ADHD? This mother did, too. Here she shares her family's experience with ADHD, Ritalin, and the Multiple Food ... Read More
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