Teaming Up to Tackle Your Child’s Attention or Learning Issues

by Susan Newman, Ph.D.

Learning and attention issues affect one in five children, but often go undiagnosed for years. This can be heartbreaking for parents and confusing for their children. It may seem like all of their classmates are reading and writing better than they are, or being accepted into their peer groups effortlessly.

Without a proper diagnosis, a child suffering from a learning or attention problem may seem “lazy,” “unfocused” or “difficult.” It’s important for parents to understan...