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Tips that young kids might need support to thrive Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Expert: Daryaneh Badaly, PhD, ABPP What You'll Learn What are the earliest signs that a child might have learning challenges? How old do kids have to be to b...

Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Website: https://childmind.org/article/why-get-care/  en Español There are many things that may prompt you to wonder whether you should seek mental health care for a child. Some have to do with mood: your child is unhappy or ir...

Characteristics of learning disabilities that can hide in plain sight Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS What You'll Learn Why is it hard to spot some learning disorders? How do learning disorders affect kids in school? What signs should teachers look for? Tea...

Signs your child might be struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, or depression, and how to help Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Laura Phillips, PsyD, ABPdN What You'll Learn What are signs that a child is struggling emotionally? How...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/should-i-get-care-for-my-child/  Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean en Español We all worry about our kids. Sometimes our worries are about whether they are developing in a healthy way. (Should they be talking by now?) Or a...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/common-misunderstandings-about-childrens-mental-health/  Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean en Español Mental health challenges can be confusing, especially in kids. There is a lot of inaccurate information out there about ...

Systematic phonics instruction is key to building skills and confidence Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts: Jodi Musoff, MA, MEd , Laura Phillips, PsyD, ABPdN Key Takeaways Dyslexic children need systematic phonics-based instruction t...

Clinical Expert: Jodi Musoff, MA, MEd What is dyslexia? Dyslexia is a common learning disability. Children with dyslexia have an unusually difficult time learning how to read. They often struggle with reading new words, sounding out words, picking out word...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/who-can-help-with-childrens-mental-health-challenges/  Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean en Español If you’ve decided that your child needs help for emotional, behavior or learning problems, the next step is to consult a p...

Clinical Expert: Heidi Wheeler, PsyD What is dyscalculia? Dyscalculia is a common learning disability. Kids with dyscalculia have an unusually hard time with math. They struggle to understand, learn and perform math and number-b...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-find-a-childrens-mental-health-professional/  Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean en Español If you think your child might have a mental health or learning disorder, getting an evaluation and diagnosis is the first st...

Clinical Expert: Jodi Musoff, MA, MEd What is dysgraphia? Dysgraphia is a learning challenge that makes it difficult for children to write. Kids with dysgraphia have motor weaknesses that make it hard for them to form letters and even hold pencils. They al...

Clinical Expert: Amy Margolis, PhD What is nonverbal learning disorder? Nonverbal learning disorder (NVLD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that involves difficulty processing visual-spatial information — the skills that are used, for example, to interpre...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/telehealth-for-kids-mental-health/  Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean en Español It’s common for children’s mental health care providers to offer telehealth services. Put simply, telehealth is therapy that happens over the...

Clinical Expert: Cynthia Martin, PsyD What is autism spectrum disorder? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder. It affects children in two big ways. First, it can make it harder for them to communicate and socialize with others. Se...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/taking-a-child-to-the-emergency-room-2/  Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean en Español A mental health emergency is usually a situation in which someone’s mental state seems to be dangerous, either to themselves or to other...

A proposed category for kids on the severely impaired end of the autism spectrum Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts: Cynthia Martin, PsyD , Catherine Lord, PhD Key Takeaways More than a quarter of autistic children meet criteria for “profound aut...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-know-what-your-familys-insurance-covers/  Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean en Español Mental health care is usually included in health insurance plans that cover your kids, but the specific benefits vary a lot depe...

From finding the right clinician to diagnostic tools and parent interviews, there are many steps Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Experts: Susan F. Epstein, PhD , Catherine Lord, PhD What You'll Learn How is autism diagnosed? What should an autism evaluati...

They often go undiagnosed because they don’t fit autism stereotypes and they mask symptoms better than boys do Writer: Beth Arky Clinical Experts: Wendy Nash, MD , Susan F. Epstein, PhD Key Takeaways Autism in girls often goes undiagnosed b...