Dr. Brandi Roth answers one parent's question about the 504 Plan, one of the many special needs resources available for children of special needs. Find out more about what's available.
Color blindness is a serious problem for many students. If left unchecked, it can result in learning difficulties in school and later in life. Find out exactly what is color blindness?
How would you deal with one of the toughest of parents' issues: a child who doesn't learn? A parent shares her struggle with her daughter's learning difficulties and the steps she took to make a change.
Dyslexia children do not exhibit identical dyslexia sypmtoms. Use this list of symptoms as a general guide. If you are concerned about your child's speech language development, read on.
Good parent teacher communication is important, especially for children of special needs. One mother discusses how to avoid arguments with educational professionals and help her child.
Many excuses are given for why a child can't read. Parents are often told their child has ADD symptoms or dyslexia symptoms--or sometimes just that the child is lazy. Before you despair, find out whether reading tutoring is the answer.
If you think your child may have ADHD or has been diagnosed with the disorder, it is essential for you to read as much as you can about treatment options, learning with disabilities and parenting strategies.
When children with special needs are valued and special inclusion includes after-school activities, everyone wins. Read about the extra-curricular cross-country career of Micah, a child with special needs.
What issues come up when a child with cerebral palsy is included in a regular classroom? Read about one parent's experiences with special inclusion and find out which issue is most important.
What is Dyspraxia (Clumsy Child Syndrome)? Is it possible that your child could be affected by this disorder? Even kids with an above-average learning intelligence are affected.
Nobody knows your child like you do. If you sense that something's "just not right," your child may be learning with disabilities. Here are problems to look for at three child development stages.
As a parent, you know better than anyone what your child needs to succeed. So listen to the voice that tells you something is wrong. Help your child benefit from special education in schools.
Is your child uninterested in a school subject, or is he or she learning with disabilities? Your judgment as a parent is your best guide—and testing for learning disabilities is often a good option.
Author Judy Winter's son Eric, born with cerebral palsy, passed away in 2003. Read this story about a special parent's love for a child and what her son taught her about life.
How do parents know when it's best to retain their child in one of the K12 grades? Check out these questions — the same ones teachers and principals use to assess the best plan for your child.