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How can I teach my child to read?

does anyone know some good math short cuts that are easy to memorise?

I am an adult professional occupational therapist and I think I may have executive functioning skill deficits. How do I help myself?

MY LD son wants to join the Army. I do not think, given his capabilities, he should do it. Is there a way I can challenge recruitment?

what are the causes of disability

Can a school demote a student before dyslexia or neurological testing is conducted?

Tell me of colleges for auditory learners?

What is generalization in language acquisition in delays in language

I have an 11 year old with reading difficulties. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Help! Is my daughter a slow learner or dyslexic?

Could my 2nd grader be dyslexic?

What kinds of different learning disabilities can cause children to write letters or numbers backwards?

My daughter is in 5th grade with an IEP. Her reading level is 1/2 way through 3rd grade. Her homework I feel is too advanced for her. What should I do?

How do I get information on tutoring for my grandson who is an IEP student? His mom was told that there was money for him to get help.

My son’s first IEP meeting is next week and I’m terrified! How do I make sure he’ll really get the support he needs?

I'm worried about the status of my son's school, and how the status impacts his special ed services and his IEP. Should put him in another school?

Can my 17-year-old with LD handle college?

Can a child be gifted and have a learning disability?

What’s the difference between the term “learning disabilities” and “learning differences”?

A Parent Asks: My 8th grader has a specific learning disability and an IEP, but he hasn't improved much since middle school. What can I do?

Is is ok to let my son, who has LD, get a part-time job during the school year?

Parent asks: My son has dyslexia but he also has trouble making friends. Is there a connection?

Is there a stigma with having the "LD" label?

I am concerned about LD or a Developmental Lag and my husband thinks our daughter is simply not trying hard enough in school. What should we do?

I think my daughter has a learning disability but school says she doesn't. What do I do now?

Parent asks: what is a 'response to intervention' and why won't the school just test for a learning disability?

Could my son have a learning disability?

My 3rd grader is failing, should I hold him back?

How do I know if my daughter’s problems with reading are due to a developmental lag or if there’s a learning disability?

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