Childhood stuttering can leave young kids feeling frustrated, nervous and self-conscious. Attending speech/stuttering therapy sometimes reinforces the idea that they are somehow “different” or “defective.” They may truly want to read, communicate their thoughts and feel confident, but their occasional problem with stuttering undermines their every move. Parents face a different set of challenges when [...]

Dyslexia screening is sometimes administered in school settings for children who seem to be struggling with reading, writing and spelling. However, there are few standardized tests that are used across the United States that definitively identify children with this learning disability. In some circles, the existence of dyslexia in adults may even be debated, just [...]