At nine, I lost my hearing in one ear. I've been educated to MA level in classrooms where everyone else could hear. How possible could that have been today?

Aug 31, 2011 - Jo Harrington

This article details how to check for hearing problems in babies and young children as well as some of the treatments available.

Nov 1, 2010 - Dawn Marcotte

Hearing loss puts a child's normal speech and language development in jeopardy. It is imperative that any hearing impairment be identified by the toddler years.

Feb 3, 2009 - Karen Plumley

Children with learning disabilities are capable of learning. This article will provide parents with accommodations to use at home and school.

Sep 8, 2010 - Tasha Kelley

A new tactile rug by artist Amanda Allen helps blind people and children make the most of their visit to the Painted Hall of the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich.

Oct 24, 2008 - Maddalena Delli

One of the many medical complications faced by children with Down Syndrome is impaired hearing. Half of all children with Down Syndrome suffer from hearing loss.

May 11, 2009 - Heather Schulte

Camps provide opportunities to learn adaptive sports and accessible recreation activities such as archery, goalball, tandem cycling, running, and showdown.

Apr 30, 2010 - Andrew Leibs

Many children are diagnosed with a learning disability yearly. Learn about some of the different types of learning disability and how they affect children.

Oct 7, 2010 - Sydnye Isabella Helu

Teaching children using brain based learning methods can be beneficial to students and their developing brains.

Sep 18, 2009 - Robin McDaniel

October 8-13 is National Fire Prevention Week. As schools promote fire prevention and safety how can parents of hearing impaired children do the same in their homes?

Oct 8, 2006 - Lynn Moore

More students with hearing loss are instructed in the "regular" classroom each year. Here are some strategies for instructing a student who is deaf or hard of hearing.

Feb 23, 2008 - Lynn Moore

One of the best predictors of how well a child will learn to read is their vocabulary when they enter school. Reading to children helps build vocabulary

Apr 24, 2010 - Linda McFadden

A short list of words first graders are expected to learn and a short list of books that will help them figure it out along the way while learning to read.

Sep 2, 2010 - Karyl Anderson

Specially trained Assistance Dogs help children who have difficulty learning to read to enjoy time with books and improve their literacy skills.

Apr 13, 2010 - Sue Cartledge

Parenting a dyslexic child is an extremely difficult challenge for most. However, there are ways to overcome this challenge.

Feb 14, 2011 - John Louie Ramos

The Lakeshore Foundation provides accessible sports, fitness, and recreation programs to promote active, healthy lifestyles among persons with physical disabilities.

Feb 12, 2010 - Andrew Leibs

US residents with documented disabilities are eligible for a free lifetime pass to all national parks, historic sites, and recreation areas that charge entrance fees.

Nov 29, 2008 - Andrew Leibs

Parents can help a child or teenager with homework whenever they use probing questions as the guiding force. Taking interest in school work promotes successful outcomes.

Feb 8, 2010 - Donna Hupe