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Tips On Preventing Mental Health Issues
There are certain aspects of learning disabilities which increase the risk for an individual to experience mental health issues. Failure to identify a learning disability at an early age and…
Read MoreMaking Friends Do’s & Don’ts
To be a good friend a child must be able to consistently be flexible, sensitive, responsive, be able to read social situations, take a joke, etc,. Often kids with LDs…
Read MoreWhat Are Social Skills?
Social skills are the skills we use in every environment that includes two or more people. They include such things as manners and reading and reacting appropriately in ‘social environments’.…
Read MoreTips For Managing Family Friction
Working with your Child: Sort out the reasonable part of the relative’s request from the inappropriate manner in which it was expressed to your child. Rephrase the request in a…
Read MoreLosing the Fear
It can be hard to acknowledge that your child is having difficulty in school—let alone a potential learning disability. Perhaps you have worried that by calling attention to your child’s…
Read MoreBuilding & Maintaining a Good Relationship With Your Child’s Teacher
Your child is your number one priority, and in a perfect world you could give them everything they need. But let’s face it — you cannot do it alone. The…
Read MoreBack to School: Working With Teachers & Schools
Starting school each fall is a challenge for the student and parents. The following article offers some valuable suggestions as your child starts a new school year, regardless of whether…
Read MoreBecoming an Effective Advocate
Parents know their children in a more profound way than anybody else. They have had years living with, observing, reacting to, understanding, and responding to their children. They have learned…
Read MoreProfessionals Who Can Help
There are a good number of organizations and professionals who can help with any of the issues related to LDs and ADHD. If you are new to the idea, or…
Read MoreQuestions to Ask Specialists Who Evaluate For Learning Disabilities
In order to get the most benefit from your initial conversation with an assessment specialist, you’ll want to have a good basic understanding about why and how assessments for learning…
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