(Intellectual) Death by Worksheets in Today's Schools

Kindergarten children's latent love of learning is being destroyed by attempts to "teach to the test" and prepare for a lifetime of worksheet drudgery.

Kindergarten children's latent love of learning is being destroyed by attempts to "teach to the test" and prepare for a lifetime of worksheet drudgery.

The Ongoing Rise in Autism: What in the World Is Going On?

Why do the reported rates of autism keep rising? And, will they keep rising despite new programs designed to detect and treat it?

Why do the reported rates of autism keep rising? And, will they keep rising despite new programs designed to detect and treat it?

Iceland and other countries are "curing" Down Syndrome using prenatal screening, genetic counseling, and, ultimately, pregnancy termination.

The need for honesty and accountability in our schools

What can parents and teachers do to improve thinking ability?

Be sure to say "hello" to people with Down Syndrome. Their day, and yours, will definitely be brighter if you do.

Special education testing can be a bewildering process. Here's what you can do to help your child.

Teachers—and schools—should not be diagnosing ADHD or pushing medication. In fact, US teaching approaches may be causing ADHD "symptoms" in young children.

Child Prodigies and Autism Spectrum Disorder

What if prodigy and genius are redefined as developmental disabilities requiring treatment—rather than as unusual gifts to be nurtured?

What if prodigy and genius are redefined as developmental disabilities requiring treatment—rather than as unusual gifts to be nurtured?

Autism and Late Talking Children

When a child talks late, does this mean they have autism?

When a child talks late, does this mean they have autism?