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Gifted Education for Parents
About 6% of all U.S. K-12 students are considered academically gifted. Here are some ways to tell the difference between bright students and gifted students.
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Parent–Teacher Conferences: Tips for Teachers for Parents
Conducting effective conferences can boost family involvement in your classroom and help promote positive outcomes for you, your students, and your school. Here's what to do before, during, and after the meeting. This article is for educators.
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Auditory Processing Disorder for Parents
Kids with APD can't understand what they hear in the same way other kids do. That's because their ears and brain don't fully coordinate. But early diagnosis and a variety of strategies can help them.
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Caring for Your Child With Cerebral Palsy (CP): Ages 6–12 for Parents
If you have a school-age child with cerebral palsy, there's a lot to know. This checklist makes it easy to find out what programs and services may be available to you.
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Down Syndrome for Parents
In Down syndrome, an extra chromosome causes delays in the way a child develops, mentally and physically. But many resources are available to help kids who have it and their families.
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Dyscalculia Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents
What teachers should know about dyscalculia and what they can do to help students with the learning disability succeed in school.
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Blood Test: Lead for Parents
In babies and young kids whose brains are still developing, even a small amount of lead can cause learning disabilities and behavioral problems. A lead test can determine the amount of lead in the blood.
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Dwarfism: Emily's Story (Video) for Parents
Emily was born with a type of dwarfism. In this video, she talks about the challenges of being a little person, and how she overcomes the many hurdles she faces.
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What Is Cerebral Palsy? for Kids
Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects the brain and how it talks to the muscles.
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA): Steven's Story (Video) for Teens
Steven was diagnosed with SMA when he was 3. Here's a look at his life today and why he says, "When someone tells you you can't do something, don't be afraid to try something new."