OCD in Children: Signs, Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

Source : Samantha Gluck , www.healthyplace.com

Obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and teens has become more common in recent years. About one in every 200 American children suffers from OCD (What is OCD?). All children have worries and negative thoughts at times. But children with OCD can't stop their disturbing thoughts, images, and urges, no matter what they try. These obsessive thoughts tend to drive them to behave in a particular way, repetitively.

How to Find Quality Apps for Children

Source : Lisa Guernsey, Michael Levine , www.readingrockets.org

Choose wisely! This list is not exhaustive, but gives parents and educators a good idea of what to look for when considering an app and evaluating its educational value. Use app review sites and advice from literacy experts — including your local media mentor or librarian — to find materials that match children's needs.

A Parent's Responsibility to Children With Learning Disabilities

Source : Freddie Silver , ehow.com
 

 

You might suspect your child has learning problems. Early signs include difficulty following instructions or remembering something shortly after it's said. Learning disabilities are fairly common -- the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry estimates that as many as one in 10 kids has one, so you and your child are not alone. Putting the disability into perspective is helpful. It's important to remember learning disabled children can lead happy, successful lives.