LD and Evaluation Rights
When a school refuses to carry out an evaluation, it violates the rights of the parents and the child under the special education laws (IDEA). read more
March 12, 1999
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LD and Homework Woes
How can you make sure your children get homework that is clearly within their ability range and matched to their preferred learning style? read more
March 1, 1999
LD or Just Not Bright?
There are many different reasons why a child may have difficulty with reading comprehension. read more
October 22, 2002
LD, Gifted Testing, and the Law
Criteria for gifted class placement can vary greatly from district to district. read more
March 19, 2002
Learning Disability or Behavior Problem?
Since the range of what's "normal" in children in kindergarten is quite wide, concerned parents should seek a multidisciplinary evaluation. read more
August 17, 1998
Learning No Fun for Gifted Nine-Year-Old
Do you have any suggestions to help our gifted daughter feel good about being intelligent and to understand that learning might not always have a "fun... read more
July 24, 2001
Meeting a Gifted Child's Needs
Before making a decision about placement for a gifted child, it's a good idea to consult a pediatric psychologist or child clinical psychologist. read more
August 29, 2001
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
High-School Grad with LD Wants to Go to College
A high-school graduate with LD and a third-grade reading and writing level wants to know how he can get into college. read more
February 28, 2000
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