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Worried? Get Help!

Every parent worries — not knowing what to do or where to turn. We know how hard it can be. Worry can paralyze you from taking steps to help your child. We've created this section to help you focus and move forward.

So when you're worried and need answers fast, we'll point you in the right direction!

AD/HD

"My son has AD/HD. He seems to listen when his teacher or I give him directions, but he has a hard time following through. He gets confused about what steps or tasks to complete. How can we help him manage this?"

"My son’s behavior makes him hard to handle at home. Now he’s in trouble at school, too. What can I do?"

Assessment for LD

"I think my daughter may have a learning disability. What signs should I look for?"

"My son’s school refuses to recognize his learning problems. I’ve asked that he be tested, but they ignore me. I’m fed up! Where do I go from here?"

"Dyslexia runs in my family, and now my daughter is struggling with reading. Despite my concerns, her public school hasn’t tested her for dyslexia. Why not?"

Behavior/Emotions

"My son’s behavior makes him hard to handle at home. Now he’s in trouble at school, too. What can I do?"

"My daughter has learning disabilities (LD). I lie awake at night worrying about her future. How can I assure her happiness and success?"

"Our son is bullying other kids at school. Teachers and parents are pressuring us to make him behave. It seems like we’ve tried everything! What else can we do?"

"My son is being bullied by another kid at school. How can we help him? Should we report it to the school or to the bully’s parents?"

Special Education/IEP

"My son struggles in school, but we were just told he doesn’t qualify for special education. What options do I have to get him the help he needs?"

"My daughter was just identified with a learning disability and has an IEP. I want to know exactly what the school will be doing to help her. How can I find out?"

"My son’s IEP meeting is next week. As usual, I’m in a panic! I always forget what information I’m supposed to take with me. How can I do a better job of this?"

"My daughter is in Special Education. Her school isn’t following her IEP, and I’m ready to hire an attorney. Where do I start?"

"My husband is being transferred to a job in another state. We have to move soon! Our son is in Special Education here. How can I make sure he’ll get the services he needs at his new public school?"

School and Family Life

"Homework has become a battleground in my household. How can I get my child to tackle her homework without nagging and fighting?"

"My daughter’s teacher wants her to repeat a grade. What are the pros and cons? Does the school have a right to decide this? "

"We need to decide soon on summer plans for our son. He has LD. Should we enroll him in an intensive academic summer program? Or is it more important for him to have a break from school?"