Down syndrome occurs when an extra chromosome is present in the genetic material of an embryo, usually resulting in developmental delay and leading to mental retardation and other abnormalities. Down syndrome affects one in...

Children can be affected by many different types of genetic disorders. Some of these include Down Syndrome, Trisomy 13 Syndrome, Cystic Fibrosis and Spina Bifida. In addition, there are cases where kids suffer from neurological disorders, such as Cerebral Palsy and epilepsy. ...

Mayo Clinic researchers have found that treatment with prescription stimulants contributes to the long term academic success of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This study, carried out over an 18 year period, studied population-based data...

One of a number of learning disabilities, dyslexia can make it difficult for a child to read and write. Unfortunately, having a learning disability can also make a child a target for bullying, as other children...

Dyslexia in children cannot be generalized, as no two children will show the same symptoms. While one may not remember nursery rhymes, the other may have problems sequencing words or spellings. It is also...

Every child born in this world is unique. Sometimes the uniqueness lies in the way he looks, the way he sings or sometimes the overall nature of the child. Dyslexia is one such kind...

What Are Learning Disabilities? A learning disability (LD) is a disorder that affects how people understand and interpret the information they see and hear. It can also affect how that information is linked and retrieved...

Learning disabilities is a general term used for the many learning disabilities currently identified. Learning disabilities fall into three major categories. 1. academic skills disorders: difficulty with the three ‘R’s; reading, ‘riting, ‘rithmetic 2. developmental speech and...