A 6-year-old was scolded by his school bus driver for his “naughty behavior.” An 11-year-old put his hands over his ears and screamed on the stage during his school’s fifth-grade promotion ceremony. A ...

Speech therapy provides treatment and support for people experiencing speech disorders and communication problems. The approach is useful for treating several issues in both children and adults.

Alison Peetz, whose now-adult son, Ben, has autism and a language processing disorder, said adults need to lead the way to encourage empathy at school. Although Peetz became a fierce advocate for her ...