In youth with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the brain matures in a normal pattern but is delayed three years in some regions, on average, compared to youth without the disorder, an imaging study by researchers at the National...

Getting a good night's sleep is important for children's learning and development. When young people don't get enough sleep, it can impact their mood, school performance, health, and behavior. The impact of sleep on quality of life is a force...

The symptoms of a severe brain disorder similar to autism, which affects around 10,000 UK children, could be reversed, scientists believe. A team at Edinburgh University made symptoms of Rett syndrome disappear in mice by activating a single...

Area experts agree that getting an evaluation for autism as an adult is challenging. However, such a diagnosis can also be life-changing – if one can find a licensed professional for the assessment. “There are not enough individuals doing...

A Florida State University researcher is working with art therapists to find better ways to treat children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Theresa Van Lith, assistant professor of art therapy in FSU's Department of Art Education, led a...

When Josh and Maegan Cahoon set a goal, all their energy goes into the project. Recently, they started their own school, from the ground up. Total time from initial idea to opening day – just seven months. Maverick Learning Center, which opened...

Richard J. Lucido, Ph.D. East Detroit Public Schools Abstract Our current paradigm of Individualized Education Program (IEP) construction, the creation of a legal document or contract between parents and schools, needs rethinking. This...

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Working with Paraprofessionals in Your School Go to the PDP Menu NASET’s Working with Paraprofessionals in Your School The climate and quality of a school and the success of its students is greatly affected by the relationships among the adults...