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Spotting a Speech Problem – and Helping Your Child

Published: 03/01/2013 by Mary Alice Cookson in Behavior

About 10 percent of children nationwide have some kind of communication disorder, including speech and language problems. Here's a look at some common speech problems and what to look for in your child.

A survey of American adults reveals a lot of misunderstanding about learning disabilities, including beliefs that these disorders can be caused by a poor diet, watching too much TV or even childhood vaccines.

Fast-paced lives, too many clothes, toys and gadgets, over-scheduled days – Kim John Payne, the founder of the Simplicity Parenting movement, says all of these have contributed to kids under too much pressure. Here's a look at his recipe for change.

Religious educators say it’s possible – and just as important – to apply the advances made in
special education in the schools to help children develop a relationship with God.

Need a shoulder to lean on? A helping hand? Check out the numerous support groups and organizations available to parents, kids and whole families in Eastern Massachusetts.

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Published: 07/27/2011 in Child Care

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