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Tools for LD ChildrenADD: The Game PlanADD: The Game Plan As a former high school coach, I couldn't leave you without a game plan. Your opponent is attention deficit disorder. Because ADD can attack and impact on your child's life in a variety of ways, I've provided assessment tools t...- Classroom ModificationsADHD in SchoolADHD in SchoolThe school environment--with its schedules and assignments, its long stretches of desk work, its emphasis on writing--all too often becomes a battleground to the child with ADHD. The battle of the classroom can't be won with medicat...
- Classroom ModificationsThe Best Classrooms for Children with ADHDThe Best Classrooms for Children with ADHDWhat is the best classroom environment for a child with ADHD? The ideal classroom will be informal but structured. That may sound contradictory at first, because we tend to think of structure and formali...
- Tools for LD ChildrenHow to Rewrite EffectivelyHow to Rewrite EffectivelyRewriting is probably the most important part of the writing process. I can guarantee you that if you take this next step with your child, they will receive at least one letter grade higher than if they stopped right at ...
- Tools for LD ChildrenHow to Improve Reading ComprehensionHow to Improve Reading ComprehensionWhen I was a kid, you would have hated to sit by me in the library. With my books splayed everywhere and my feet tapping at a hundred miles a minute, I mouthed every word of the book I was reading out loud. Whe...
- IEPsADHD, IEPs, and RetentionRead why not everyone who has ADHD gets to have an IEP. ...
Central Auditory Processing Disorder6 Characteristics of Central Auditory Processing DisorderDo you think your child might have Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)? Find out the most common characteristics of this disorder to help you decide whether your child needs to be tested. ...- IEPsOne-on-One Aid Through the 504?If a child has an IEP, then she is eligible for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. ...
- Tools for LD ChildrenHow to Help Your LD ChildDon't despair because your child is having trouble learning. Instead, figure out what you can do to help. ...
- Section 504 and IdeaIEPs and 504 PlansA parent wonders whether a child can be on an IEP and a 504 Plan at the same time. ...
- Section 504 and IdeaADHD, Depression, and 504 PlansMost teachers have had minimal or no course work about the needs of children with ADHD. ...
Fine-Motor SkillsPoor Handwriting Due to Motor Skill ProblemsHow can you go about getting your child's school to perform motor skills testing? ...- Special Education LawsEducation Rights Violated?When your child's constitutional rights to an equal education are violated, there are steps you can take. ...
- Teacher/Child RelationshipsADHD and SchoolworkLearn what you can do when you suspect that your child's teacher has given up on him. ...
- Special EducationDaughter with Low IQ Needs HelpWhat sort of interventions are recommended for a child with low IQ? ...
- Section 504 and IdeaDoes My ADHD Child Qualify for Special Education?Learn what qualifies a child for Section 504. ...
- Special Education LawsLD Therapy PostponedFind out what you can do when your child's school denies LD therapy due to lack of resources. ...
- Special Education LawsADHD and Special EducationADHD is not listed as a specific learning disability in the law, but there is a way to become eligible to receive services. ...
