Family Planning: Is It Time for Another Child?
Find out if you're ready for another child by reading the pros and cons of adding a new family member. read more
August 30, 2007
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Requesting an IEP
Learn what an Individual Education Plan is, and how to request one for your child. read more
August 17, 1998
School Not Doing Enough for Son with IEP
Here's what to do when your child's teachers fail to regularly monitor his progress in all academic areas. read more
May 14, 2002
Should Gifted High-Schooler Take College Classes?
Chronological age is not a sufficient enough reason to prohibit a gifted child from attending college classes. read more
December 22, 1999
Special Needs Accommodations in the Classroom
It can be difficult to convince a teacher to accommodate your child's special needs. Work with the teacher, not against her. read more
August 17, 1998
Dyslexia and the Law
If your child is diagnosed with dyslexia but gets no help from the school, where can you go for assisted help? read more
January 14, 1999
Centers that Test for Dyslexia
Your child does not have to be attending a public school in order to receive a full evaluation to see if she's dyslexic. read more
February 5, 2001
Classroom Distractions
If your child feels distracted in school, talk to his teacher to figure out a solution. read more
November 30, 2000
Moving Ahead with an IEP
Even when a learning disabled child is making little progress, for their social health it may be better to keep them with children their own age. read more
March 1, 2002
Helping a Gifted Underachiever
If gifted education is mandated in your state, a child who qualifies as gifted cannot be removed from the program. read more
April 22, 2002
Homeschooling a Dyslexic Child
Yes, there may be advantages to homeschooling your dyslexic child, and no, in most states you do not have to be specially trained to teach your child. read more
March 4, 2002
How to Help Your LD Child
Don't despair because your child is having trouble learning. Instead, figure out what you can do to help. read more
June 13, 2002