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• Temper Tantrums for Parents

  
  

  Temper tantrums range from whining and crying to screaming, kicking, hitting, and breath holding. Get the facts on managing - and preventing - temper tantrums.

• A to Z: Expressive Language Disorder for Parents

  
  

  This type of speech problem can make it hard for kids to put words together and express what they want to say. Learn more here.

• Preparing Your Child for Visits to the Doctor for Parents

  
  

  When kids know they're "going to the doctor," they might wonder about the visit. Here's how to prepare them.

• Shyness for Teens

  
  

  Shyness is extremely common, especially among teens. But lots of mild to moderate shyness melts away with practice and familiarity, making social situations easier and easier to handle each time.

• Legius Syndrome for Parents

  
  

  Legius syndrome is a rare genetic condition. Kids who have it have multiple café-au-lait spots on their skin and might be slower to walk, talk, and reach other milestones than most kids.

• Speech-Language Therapy for Children With Cleft Palate for Parents

  
  

  Speech-language pathologists help kids with speech problems related to a cleft palate. Find out what they do.

• Ear Anomalies for Parents

  
  

  An ear anomaly is when the size or shape of the outer, middle, or inner ear is different than usual. It can change how the ear looks and how a child hears.

• Triple X Syndrome for Parents

  
  

  Triple X syndrome (also known as XXX syndrome, 47,XXX, and trisomy X) is a genetic condition found in girls only. Girls who have it may be taller than average, but the symptoms can vary greatly.

• 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome (DiGeorge Syndrome) for Parents

  
  

  22q11.2 deletion syndrome (also called DiGeorge Syndrome) is a genetic condition that can cause a variety of physical and behavioral problems.

• Stuttering Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents

  
  

  What teachers should know about stuttering, and how to help students who stutter.