Anger Management for Kids: Dealing with Feelings
For many reasons, kids with learning disabilities (LD) and/or AD/HD may feel — and act — angry at times. But ...

At-risk Readers: the Early Years
Most parents agree that learning to read is vital to a child’s education and self-esteem. How early can teachers ...

Bullying Behavior
Bullying is a growing problem in our schools. Kids who have LD or AD/HD are especially vulnerable to this trend. ...

Controversial Therapies for Kids with LD and/or AD/HD
If your child has a learning disability and/or AD/HD, you know the importance of finding a program that helps ...

Demystifying Dyslexia through Brain Research
Scientists have begun to understand how the brains of people with dyslexia work. They also know how to prevent ...

Education Terms: Learning the Language
When working with educators to address your child’s learning disability, you may hear some unfamiliar terms. Do ...

Feeling at Home in an Online Parent Group
If you’re thinking of joining an online community, you’ll want to understand the benefits and limitations of ...

Getting to Know the IEP (Individualized Education Program)
Are you preparing for your first IEP meeting? Or does your child already have an IEP in place? Either way, do ...

Getting to Know the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
If your child receives special education services, you should be familiar with the Individuals with Disabilities ...

How Do Learning Disabilities and AD/HD Affect Social Skills?
Having a learning disability (LD) and/or AD/HD can impair a child’s social skills. Do you understand why this is ...

How to Evaluate a Website
There are hundreds of websites parents of kids with learning difficulties can access to find information, ...

Is it Temperament….or a Learning Disability?
Every child has a certain temperament. Some kids also have disabilities (LD). Can you distinguish “temperament ...

Nurturing Self-Esteem in Kids with Learning Problems
Helping a child with learning difficulties build healthy self-esteem requires knowledge and skill. How well do ...

Online Classes for Secondary Students
Taking online classes is an increasingly popular option for middle school and high school students because it ...

Parenting: Paving the Way for Kids to Change
A parent’s attitude can help or hinder a child’s motivation to change. Do you understand how your own attitude ...

Preparing Teens for Life on their Own
Many teens with LD and/or AD/HD find it difficult to learn the basic skills they’ll need to function as ...

The Art of Advocacy
Being an effective advocate — for your own child or for all kids with learning disabilities — requires knowledge ...

The Facts about AD/HD
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) is a complex condition which is often misunderstood. How well ...

Understanding Assistive Technology (AT)
Are you considering assistive technology (AT) products for your child with LD? If so, do you understand what AT ...

Understanding Special Education Protections
Students who have learning disabilities (LD) and have an IEP are afforded certain protections under the law. But ...

When Teens Wrestle with Reading
When a teenager struggles with reading, his parents often ask, "Is it too late for him to learn?" It’s never too ...

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