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Talking with Your Child

The Giardinas talked openly with Michael about his learning differences.

Fighting for Your Child

Jennifer Simpson is a mother on a mission.

Chicago Child-Parent Centers

Parker Child-Parent Center offers a two-pronged approach—a high-quality preschool and research-based literacy training for parents.

Stopping the Slump

The national organization BELL partners with schools in urban communities to provide structured summer programs that mix academics with enrichment activities.

Might brain imaging predict who will respond well to an intervention

Dr. Guinevere Eden discusses the research implications of using brain imaging to predict responsiveness to an intervention.

Long-term interventions

For long-term interventions, Dr. Cooper-Kahn offers three simple suggestions.

Can brain imaging help with early identification of dyslexia?

At this time, brain imaging is not helpful for the early detection of children at risk, nor is it feasible.

Why is waiting to intervene so disastrous?

Early intervention is crucial.

Social growth and summer

Summer programs encourage a child’s social and emotional growth through new friendships, mentors, and new experiences that show a child what he can do.