Requesting an Evaluation
A parent or legal guardian has the right to start the evaluation process, as spelled out in the special education laws of the U.S. read more
November 22, 1999
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Support Groups and Help for LD and ADD
A parent asks how to deal with a child with LD and ADD, and how to find support groups. read more
October 14, 1999
Youngest in Class Has Reading Problems
A mother worries that her son's reading problems may be due to his starting school too young. read more
September 9, 1999
LD, High School, and Grades
Teachers and parents must be honest with a child about his learning needs and skills, so that he's not surprised when he "hits the wall" in high schoo... read more
September 9, 1999
High-School Grad with LD Seeks Help
Is there any help for a high-school grad who had an IEP for SLD in reading, writing, and study skills? read more
September 9, 1999
Gifted and at Risk for LD?
Sometimes gifted kids have an uneven early developmental profile. read more
September 9, 1999
ADHD or Affective Disorder?
A parent seeks help understanding her daughter's diagnosis of ADHD and affective disorder. read more
August 2, 1999
GED Accommodations
Someone with a confirmed learning disability is eligible to take the GED exam in a modified fashion. read more
August 2, 1999
Third-Grader with Reading Difficulties
A parent is frustrated that her child's teachers can't explain the exact nature of her child's LD and how it is impacting her ability to learn to read... read more
May 26, 1999
College Planning for Kids with ADD
Find tips for helping a teen with ADD plan for college. read more
May 26, 1999
Beating Poor Self-Esteem
Find out how you can help a child with low self-esteem. read more
May 14, 1999
Special Ed Not Helping Child with LD
When a child is exposed to some program of instruction but is not acquiring new skills, the team must be reconvened. read more
May 14, 1999