Beyond access to better schools and resources in early childhood, a child’s neighbourhood plays a role in shaping his or her development. This column discusses the influence of neighbourhoods on early childhood development, drawing upon...

WASHINGTON, D.C.(April 14, 2005) – Testifying today before the House Subcommittee on Education Reform, representatives of high quality Head Start early childhood programs described the strategies that have made them successful and outlined...

November 17, 2004 Bipartisan House-Senate Conference Approves Final Special Education Bill November 17, 2004-WASHINGTON , D.C. – A bipartisan House-Senate conference committee today approved a final special education reform bill that will...

Nearly 18 months after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first acknowledged a national shortage of Adderall, the most common drug used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), there is now a widespread scarcity of other...

When autistic children transition into early adulthood, they lose access to many of the services and benefits provided by pediatric practices. From the age of 18 onward, these individuals and their families must navigate a healthcare system...

Adults and children with autism and their parents and caregivers held an early rally at the Colorado state capitol building maintaining the vigil for the rest of the day. Their cause was gaining support of Colorado HB 1263, which would have...

Autism in children can be diagnosed as early as 12 months of age by a specially trained clinician. Although a chronic diagnosis such as this one can seem overwhelming for parents, its timing is crucial to ensuring a happy and fulfilling life...

The U.S. Department of Education today launched a new Web site to provide teachers, administrators and other educators with recommendations on effective teaching practices and examples of possible ways to implement those practices to help...

A solid early education serves as a cornerstone for a child's future. It shapes their physical, cognitive, social and emotional development while setting them on a path to success in both their academic journey and overall life experiences....

Applying a brain stimulation method, which was previously suggested to enhance mathematical learning in healthy adults, may improve the performance of children with mathematical learning difficulties, according to an exploratory study by...