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Devising an IEPThere is a distinction between processing problems and reading disabilities.Kids
Learning Methods for Gifted Child with ADDYou do not have to jump into a curriculum package or specific course of study after your child leaves school. Spend some time adjusting to your homeschool lifestyle, then consider incorporating structured learning activities.Kids
ADHD: Teacher vs. Doctor DiagnosisA teacher's diagnosis can be taken as a suggestion to look into attention-span problems, but only a doctor can say for sure.Kids
Diagnostic Testing by StateRegulations vary from state to state with regard to diagnostic testing for learning disabilities.Kids
Perceptual Motor ProblemsVisual motor problems require special accommodations in the classroom.Kids
Gifted Child Takes Too Much Time for ClassworkWhat are the reasons why a child takes too long to do classwork, and what can you do to help him?Kids
Struggling with School over RetentionWhen a child is held back twice, the teachers think he has ADHD, and no assessment has been done, what can a parent do?Kids
ADHD and Evaluation ScoresA large gap between a child's verbal and performance scores begs for an interpretation.Kids
CAPD and Accommodations for Standardized TestsLearn what test accommodations can be made for a child who has CAPD and an IEP.Kids
ADHD, Guilt, and Self-EsteemFind out where parents of a child with ADD can go to share resources and experiences.Kids
ADHD and Section 504 AccommodationsFind out how to make sure your child gets the accommodations he needs under Section 504.Kids
Accommodations and High-Stakes TestingThe emergence of "high stakes testing" has threatened the progress advocates for students with disabilities have made over the last 25 years.Kids
Rebellious Teenager with ADHDIf your child has a documented case of ADHD, drawing up a 504 Plan for him would be one way to get the kind of supports he needs in school.Kids
LD but Ineligible for ServicesThere are two things you might consider doing to see if you can get support for your child.Kids
Reading, OCD, and Light SensitivityLearn how to help a teen who is having problems with reading, OCD, and a sensitivity to light.Kids
ADHD and Bad BehaviorFind out what our expert suggests for a seven-year-old with ADHD who's having problems with talking out of turn and back talking.Kids
Homework Help for Kids with LD and ADHDThere are some great resources on the Internet that can help students with LD and ADHD.Kids
Mom Wants Child with MMI to Be TestedIf you ask the school to evaluate your child to determine if she has special educational needs, they have to do it -- within about a month.Kids
Seeking Special Education for Your ChildBy law, schools must accommodate special education needs.Kids
Is ADHD Daughter Overmedicated?Learn what signs to look for to tell if the dosage of ADHD medication is too much.
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