Archive for learning disabilities
Cracking the code on Kleefstra syndrome: It takes a community
Paul Terry is a staunch advocate for people with rare diseases — but researchers were only able to put a name to his condition five years ago. It was an answer he and his family had long sought. When Paul was a baby, his parents saw that he wasn’t hitting all his milestones. Their pediatrician ... Read More
Zooming in on screen time for children with special education needs
In 2013, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended no more than two hours of screen time per day for school-aged children. This includes time on television, computers, tablets, and cell phones. However, during the current COVID-19 pandemic, many children are doing some, if not all, of their schooling remotely via a screen. So, how do you ... Read More