Princeton-educated Brooke Shields responds with dignity on behalf of other women who have postpartum depression; only Matt Lauer has been brave enough to speak up for children helped by ADD medication

Fewer than 3% of babies with Down syndrome are born with the Mosaic variety, but there is information and support available for families of children with Mosaic Down Syndrome.

Families whose children with Down syndrome have autism or an autistic spectrum disorder can find support and information online for this dual diagnosis

Medications for ADD or Depression: Valuable Treatments or The Drugging of America? Brooke Shields, Matt Lauer, Tom Cruise and the war of words

Families new to evaluations and other steps in the IEP process have many questions that ´veteran´ parents might help answer. Sometimes veteran parents collect so much experience that they experience a level of silliness equalled only by the stern tone of warnings issued by school district attorneys.

Children who are nonverbal, have delayed speech or articulation difficulties like apraxia, or are otherwise struggling to communicate, may use behavior, signing, cards, computers or augmentive communication devices in unexpected ways to express themselves

Alternate forms of communication provided by parents, teachers, or speech therapists, work only when the child actually gains the power to affect the behavior of others. There are many ways to learn and to communicate without speech!

Children with Spina Bifida have individual personalities, potential and challenges that combine to make each one unique and wonderful

Advice for women whose baby will be born with Down syndrome often comes from a perspective of misinformation and discouragement rather than celebration. If your daughter, sister, friend, coworker, neighbor or relative is expecting a baby prenatally diagnosed with Down Syndrome - how can you help?

Father to Father support groups are often helpful for dads, children with special needs, and the whole family