Research trends: learning disabilities and the family
Parental stress and sibling rivalry are often mentioned as concerns among families raising kids with learning disabilities. Now we can learn what research reveals about LD's impact on the family.
Getting accommodations in class
Learn about strategies your child's teacher can use to help your child be more successful.
Lessons from a school-based parent support group
¾ÅÖÝÖ±²¥ a child with a learning disability can be a lonely journey. A parent support group, connected to your child's school, can be a great source of support and information.
Identifying learning problems in adopted children
When adopted kids struggle in school, clues from their past and present can help pinpoint the cause.
Conversation, not confrontation: one mom's advice on parent-teacher talks
A mother candidly explains how she learned to build a constructive (not combative) bond with her child's teacher.
Helping your child with learning difficulties deal with homework
How much help with homework should parents of kids with learning disabilities provide? Dr. Betty Osman offers sound advice.
Bright ideas from our readers: parent-teacher ties
GreatSchools readers share their insights about developing good relationships with their children's teachers.
How to analyze and correct your child's school records in four steps
Use this simple, four-step process to keep your child's school records current, complete, and accurate.
Self-advocacy: a valuable skill for your teenager with LD
If your teen has a learning disability, self-awareness and self-advocacy are keys to her future success.
Selecting a school for our son with LD
Learn from the voice of experience! One parent offers advice on how to research, evaluate and select the best school for a child with a learning disability.
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