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Psych Central: Childhood & Developmental Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
Childhood disorders, often labeled as developmental disorders or learning disorders, most often occur and are diagnosed when the child is of school-age. Although some adults may also relate to some of the symptoms of these disorders,...
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Yale University

Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity: Whoopi Goldberg

For Students 9th - 10th
Article about Whoopi Goldberg's struggle with dyslexia in school, and how her mother's support, and her own dreams of becoming an actress helped her.
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Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains comprehensive medical articles on over one hundred fifty mental disorders such as learning disorders, mental illnesses, bipolar disorder, and Asperger's.