LD, Gifted Testing, and the Law
Criteria for gifted class placement can vary greatly from district to district. read more
March 19, 2002
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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
Mirror Writing
Does mirror writing in a four-year-old indicate dyslexia or another type of learning/language disability? read more
June 18, 2001
Montessori Schools for Gifted Kids?
Montessori programs can be wonderful for gifted children. read more
April 3, 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
Gifted Son Being Punished by Teacher
A parent seeks advice after the teacher tells her gifted child he must "earn" the right to receive more challenging schoolwork. read more
March 26, 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
Honors Expectations
The expectations in an honors curriculum may more than your child is ready for. read more
November 14, 2001