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.
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.
A first-person account from the mother of a rising star who happens to have autism addresses baby development stages and what to do when you feel something's off. Is your child showing autism signs?
Early intervention is key to learning with disabilities for children of special needs. Exploring different programs and special needs resources can help parents find the best fit.
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.
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.
It's important to find out why your child isn't doing well in school. He or she may have one or more of the many types of kids' learning disabilities. By law, schools must provide special help to eligible children.
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.
What do you say to children of special needs as they begin kindergarten? Is special needs inclusion the path to follow? Learning with disabilities is never easy. It takes special parents.
Back-to-school is always a hectic time, especially for children who are learning with disabilities. If you have a child of special needs, learn what you can do to make sure the transition is smooth.
The law helps children of special needs to get the education to which they are entitled. Learn how Section 504 and the IDEA are important special needs resources.