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 ...

Selina Likely, the director of Edwards Creative Learning Center in Columbus, Ohio, was motivated to pursue a career in child care after a program expelled her 1-year-old daughter for biting. Credit: ...

As dyslexia identification rates soar in Texas, more families are navigating the often complicated process of getting their child identified and remediated in Texas public schools. Here are some ...

Employers are considering the needs of caregivers more than ever before, with many offering child and elder care benefits, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements. A new insurance option ...

When your child turns 18 years old, they legally become an adult. This is an important time to consider their financial future – especially if they need additional care into adulthood. Here are 5 ...

Every year in the United States, over 100,000 children develop a serious illness or disability, which adds to the more than 2 million children already living with these conditions. A child’s illness ...

Elizabeth Lightfoot receives funding from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research and the Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council. More than ...

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