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    Teaching HandwritingAdvice from a homeschooling expert on teaching handwriting.
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    When a Child Isn't Ready to Read
    Advice from a homeschooling expert for a parent whose eight-year-old is having a hard time with reading.
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    Reading on Grade LevelAdvice from a homeschooling expert on determining at what grade level a homeschooled child is reading.
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    Teaching an Early ReaderAdvice from a homeschooling expert on teaching a six-year-old to read.
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    Reading ProficiencyAdvice from a homeschooling expert for a parent whose son can read words on flash cards, but he not in a book.
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    Focusing on ReadingAdvice from a homeschooling expert on teaching a six-year-old who has no patience for reading.
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    Daily Spelling HelpLearn what you can do to help a child who is struggling with spelling.
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    Fourth-Grade Writing TroublesIf your fourth-grader is having trouble putting more than four words together in a sentence, it's time to have a teacher conference.
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    Son Can Read Flash Cards, but Not BooksYour son's recognition and sounding-out ability are remarkable for a four-year-old. But he may not be ready to read, even though he is able to work with the cards.
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    A Love of ReadingFind how to foster a love of reading in your child.
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    Reading Comprehension and SoftwareFind advice on how to improve reading comprehension using computer software and other methods.
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    Math Computation Disability?Kids can have a math disability called dyscalculia, but it's not a very specific or very helpful diagnosis. Here's what to do.
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    Daughter Diagnosed as DysgraphicFind information about the dysfunction called dysgraphia.
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    Gifted, but Handwriting Is TerribleGifted children often have skills that are out of sync with their measured intellectual ability.
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    Can Bad Spelling Exclude Child from Gifted Program?Learn how you can help a gifted child become a better speller.
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    OT Assessed My Child IncorrectlyA mother complains that an OT evaluation did not pick up on her child's handwriting difficulty.
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    Problems with MathWhen you think your child has problems with math and the teacher disagrees, here's what to do.
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    Young Readers and Oral ExpressionHere are exercises you can do at home to strengthen your child's oral reading skills.
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    Twelve-Year-Old Can't ReadBy the time a child is 12 years old, he should be able to recognize letter sounds. I suggest you have your son evaluated by a trained professional to determine how you can help him succeed.
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    Teaching a 14-Year-Old to ReadHow do you begin to teach a 14-year-old to read, when she's reading on a 2.5 grade level?