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.
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.
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.
Parent teacher communication is important to your child's success as a student. But what happens when the teacher says your child is having developmental learning issues?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Your child's finally ready for preschool, but which one is best. Picking a preschool can be tricky, but keep in mind that one that allows parent involvement in education is a key factor.