Mom Worried About Slow Learner
If a child is steadily (though slowly) acquiring the skills needed for reading and other areas, it's not likely that there is a learning disability. read more
April 23, 1999
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Teacher Wants to Help Child with LD
A second-grade teacher seeks suggestions for helping a child with LD and ADHD be successful in the classroom. read more
April 23, 1999
Letter Recognition Problems and LD
A large difference between IQ and achievement does not necessarily indicate learning disabilities. read more
March 26, 1999
Teacher Recommends Ritalin®
Teachers are not physicians and cannot recommend any medical intervention, including medication for ADHD. read more
March 24, 1999
School Problems and Unresponsive Teacher
Troubles with math and difficulty with language (understanding concepts and following directions) are telltale signs of a learning disability. read more
March 12, 1999
Poor Grades and Constipation
Could there be a connection between poor grades and constipation? read more
March 12, 1999
17-Year-Old with LD Wants to Take GED
A teen with LD and poor spelling seeks help studying for the GED. read more
March 12, 1999
Parent Seeks School Geared to LD Problems
A parent asks whether there is a school in Washington, D.C. that is geared to LD problems. read more
March 12, 1999
LD and Evaluation Rights
When a school refuses to carry out an evaluation, it violates the rights of the parents and the child under the special education laws (IDEA). read more
March 12, 1999
First Grader Having Problems in School
How can parents go about identifying the real reasons for their child's difficulties in school? read more
March 1, 1999
LD and Homework Woes
How can you make sure your children get homework that is clearly within their ability range and matched to their preferred learning style? read more
March 1, 1999
CP and School Performance
Many teachers are not well-versed in how CP manifests itself in the classroom. read more
January 14, 1999