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?
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.
Does your child qualify for special needs resources? This article explains the process of evaluating children who are in learning difficulties at school. The evaluation will determine whether your child is eligible.
Managing kids' learning disabilities in the classroom can be a challenge for schools. Also, many factors help determine the educational success of children in a special needs classroom.
Being the parent of children of special needs can be overwhelming. While professionals and special education articles help, special needs parents need to remember to trust their gut instincts.
When it comes to lifting the blues that may set in when life with children of special needs feels like more than you can take, don't neglect your sense of humor. Laughter truly is the best medicine.
Even when special needs parents are coping well, milestone transitions for their children of special needs can be emotionally bittersweet. Here's how to find support.
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.
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.
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.
For kids with special needs, resources begin with their parents. A mother shares her perspective on what some may view as a hardship—parenting a child with cerebral palsy—and makes a case for empathy.
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.
Siblings of students learning with disabilities face their own challenges. There's a lot of importance placed on standardized tests today, but special needs kids can teach us a lot.