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Using the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale to Screen Autism

Autism is one of the most prevalent psychological disorders of children. To effectively help the autistic child, the first crucial step is identifying the symptoms. One reliable assessment tool is the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale or VABS.

How to Get Gifted Students Ready for College Life

Many people assume that gifted and exceptional students will find college easy. The reality is different. These special students also face numerous challenges that if not adequately prepared by teachers, gifted students would face insurmountable frustrations...

Unraveling Giftedness: The Six Areas of Giftedness and Talents

Do you suspect that your child or student is gifted or talented? There are six areas that you can look into to determine giftedness and/or talent.

Guide to Dyslexia Testing

After eliminating several reasons for your child’s unexplained language difficulty, you’ve decided to test for dyslexia. How should you go about it?

A Survey of Available ADHD Medications for Children

Are medications safe for your very young child who has been diagnosed with ADHD? Why is your physician giving different types of medications? This article may enlighten you about these medications.

Assessing Infants and Children with VABS

The VABS is a popular assessment tool to evaluate the social skills of minors, usually from preschool to 18 years old. But there is another version of the VABS that can be utilized to assess the development of infants and toddlers.

Tips on How to Take the Best Maternity Photos

Gone are the days when pregnancy was viewed as the worst time to take a picture of a woman. Today, pregnancy is considered a miracle of life that should be captured with a camera. What if you are asked to take these pictures? Here are some tips that...

Art Wolfe and His Journalistic Photography

Many aspiring photographers envy the life of Art Wolfe. He travels around the world, has many adventures, and takes extraordinary pictures. Not everyone can be Art Wolfe, but it is possible for many photographers to understand his journalistic style of...

Cindy Sherman and Portrait Photography

To most Hollywood fans, Cindy Sherman is a beautiful actress and model. To many photographers, she is the one who introduced a unique style of portrait photography.

Characteristics of Gifted Children with Learning Disabilities

Not all gifted children can demonstrate high academic performance. This is because these special children have learning disabilities. How can a teacher identify them? Keep reading to learn more....