Caroline Richter, Ph.D., assistant professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Psychology, says learning disabilities are common, and there are many ways for parents to ...

Now that we are a few weeks into the school year, some parents may be recognizing their kids may be a little behind the rest of the class. Learning disabilities may be the cause. Reading, writing and ...

Human Rights Watch appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the special rapporteur’s report on care and support for children with disabilities within the family environment and its gendered ...

Developmental disabilities are impairments to physical, learning, language, or behavioral areas, impacting a child's daily functioning. Early identification of developmental disabilities is crucial ...

Research consistently shows that relationships with siblings are special and important for well-being across the lifespan. In the United States, one in six children has a developmental or behavioral ...

"She's just devastated to be away from her friends." As reported COVID-19 cases continue to climb in the U.S., Chicago-based parents Margaret Storey and Jonathan Heller have struggled with the ...

In the Philippines, equal access to education remains out of reach for many. This is especially true for children with ...

Fifty years ago, just after Thanksgiving of 1975, President Gerald Ford signed the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, the landmark law that created special education as it exists today, and ...

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Sen. Bob Casey hears testimony at the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions’ subcommittee on Children and Families July 9, 2024. (U.S. Senate photo) Originally published by The 19th ...