No two children with Asperger's Syndrome are alike. Because it is measured on a spectrum, subtle differences can make diagnosis difficult. Early intervention is key to helping your child function. Here are 5 key indicators to look for in early childhood that may be indicative of Asperger's Syndrome.
On July 24, Ben Bernanke, chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, gave a video keynote speech to 3,200 community and youth leaders attending the Children's Defense Fund's National Conference in Cincinnati. The speech wasn't on the details of national fiscal policy, but on the crucial importance of effective early childhood supports and public education to the success of our economy. His remarks were strongly reinforced by a very distinguished panel of leading scholars, educators and education activists who spoke about the national imperative of preparing all children for school and building a public education system that prepares all children and our nation for the future. Here is most of what Bernanke said:
Adults worry kids will catch cold, get sun-burned, bitten by a dog or tick, break a bone in an accident, become victims of “stranger danger,” or a thousand other adversities.“We can try to protect kids from everything. But at what cost?
Trying to prepare your little one for kindergarten in the fall, but wondering if he or she is truly ready? You’re not alone – thousands of parents every year face this tough issue and all the ...
Young children learn at a faster rate than any other age group – these children’s rapidly-growing brains spend all day taking in and processing new information about the world ...
