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.
Special needs parents may find it hard to be gracious when teachers and others are insensitive. Here are some social strategies to handle situations with calm and grace.
Special needs parents know that all their children sometimes need extra help--even those without a disability. This program offers special need resources and support to siblings of children with disabilities.
If you have a special education student, important parents' issues may involve IEPs. Learn how to work with teachers to come up with an IEP that makes sure your child gets the best education possible.
Sometimes unexpected moments--such as making a mistake while reading children's bedtime stories--can create special parent and child time that promotes toddler reading and creative writing.
Learning with disabilities such as ADHD isn't easy, and rearing kids' with learning disabilities isn't easy either. Here are some words of wisdom and support for parents of children with ADHD.
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 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.