There is a distinction between processing problems and reading disabilities.
Parents need to agree on some rules for their child, when an attitude problem sets in.
You 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.
Should children who break the rules be held up as examples for the rest of the school?
A teacher's diagnosis can be taken as a suggestion to look into attention-span problems, but only a doctor can say for sure.
Regulations vary from state to state with regard to diagnostic testing for learning disabilities.
Learn about the Cognitive Abilities Test.
A mother seeks advice on how to help her gifted child deal with depression and anxiety.
A relative who suspects sexual abuse in the family seeks advice.
What can a parent do when the basketball coach won't let all members of the team play?
Visual motor problems require special accommodations in the classroom.
What are the reasons why a child takes too long to do classwork, and what can you do to help him?
When a child is held back twice, the teachers think he has ADHD, and no assessment has been done, what can a parent do?
A large gap between a child's verbal and performance scores begs for an interpretation.
Learn what test accommodations can be made for a child who has CAPD and an IEP.
Find out where parents of a child with ADD can go to share resources and experiences.
Find out how to make sure your child gets the accommodations he needs under Section 504.
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