Special needs support

Motherhood coach Laura Guckian shares her tried-and-tested tips to bring more calm and connection into family life when ADHD and autism are part of the mix

As the government prepares to reform the SEND system, parents share their worries over EHCPs and we answer your biggest questions

If your child struggles with itchy labels in clothes or seams in socks, fashion retailer Primark is coming to the rescue

A new digital test could speed up the diagnosis of ADHD in children, meaning kids get results within six months of their first assessment

Every parent knows how hard it can be to keep an excited child under control in public, and it's even more challenging when they have a hidden condition, like autism.

Keeping warm is often more important if you have a disability or have limited mobility.

Children with disorders such as Aspergers and autism often have trouble with sleep. Like other children, they may have settling problems and waking problems.

Rain Man changed popular perceptions of autism, claims author Steve Silberman. The 1988 film caused public awareness of the condition to snowball, to the point where 1 in 100 children in the UK is now thought to be autistic.

Dyslexia - literally meaning 'difficulty with words' - is a common learning difficulty. But what is it, what are the signs and how can you support your child with dyslexia? We explain all...

Netmums share their advice and experiences of having an autistic child at school ...

Netmums have shared the ups and downs of living with an autistic child or teen in our forum – and there's some great advice in there, too.

If you think your child may be autistic or on the autistic spectrum, we’ve got expert advice on the signs and symptoms of autism and Asperger syndrome. Plus how to manage your child if they are diagnosed with either.

Discover the experiences of Netmums who have an autistic child, and read their advice on day-to-day life ...

A simulator has been developed to raise awareness of what reading is like for those that have dyslexia.

ADHD affects 5% of kids worldwide, leading to difficulties at school and in social situations. What do you need to know, and how can you help your child manage ADHD?

Dyspraxia is a neurological problem which can affect some or many areas of a child's development.

How do you know if your child has ADHD - and what treatment is available? Here, Dr Sarah Jarvis, a GP and medical broadcaster, answers parents' most common questions.

Have you any concerns about your child and feel they are not developing as well as they should? Does your child have autism, ADD/ADHD, Down's Syndrome, Special Education Needs or another disability?

We were joined by Audiologist Vicki Kirwin of the National Deaf Children's Society for an expert webchat on issues regarding education, health, entitlements, audiology and technology.

1-3 of every 1,000 babies in the UK have some kind of hearing loss - some temporary such as glue ear and some more permanent.