Autism Spectrum Disorders include autism, Asperger's Syndrome, pervasive developmental disability

Woodbine House Publishing celebrates 20 years of books for families, educators and other professionals who have an interest in disabilities

Medications and treatments for ADD and ADHD

Children who need medications that are too costly for families to afford can seek out programs at specific drug manufacturers that offer many prescriptions at reduced prices through local pharmacies and at company websites

Alternatives to ADD/ADHD medications may benefit children who are unable to participate in the typical joys and jobs of childhood whether they have been diagnosed due to symptoms of ADD or ADHD or not.

Seven of nine forms of muscular dystophy first show symptoms and develop in childhood or infancy. Families are often unaware of these conditions until a child is diagnosed. The Muscular Dystrophy Association provides information on forty Neuromuscular conditions, including Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Medications for children and adults with ADHD/ADD, herbal supplements, substituting positive behavior for bad habits, and helping them learn impulse control and focus their concentration

While waiting for a doctor's appointment, families can search for information on vision problems, blindness, vision therapy, and other sight, vision or eye related questions online, at their local libraries or bookstores.

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