For parents

Parents are often baffled by the problems presented by a child with learning disabilities. Often this “invisible disability” does not become obvious until a child reaches school age. Even then, difficulties may be subtle. Here you will find a wealth of information on understanding learning disabilities, negotiating the special education process and helping your child and yourself

LD Basics Overviews of several types of learning disabilities, associated processing problems and characteristics plus strategies to help at home and school. View articles
Assessment and Evaluation Critical information on the process used to determine whether a child has a disability. View articles	Early Childhood Helpful resources for understanding the early signs of learning disabilities, early assessments and ways to help your child. View articles
Attention Deficit Disorder: ADHD/ADD Many of our children with Learning Disabilities may also have Attention Deficit Disorder, with or without the hyperactivity part. Here you will find articles for parents on this complex mixture of learning and living difficulties. View articles	Help with Your Child These suggestions on how to assist your child and ways to cope yourself are sure to help. View articles
Special Education These excellent resources will help you negotiate the special education process and get the best services for your child. View articles	Mental Health Tips and guidelines for preventing, identifying, and addressing mental health issues linked to learning disabilities. View articles
When learning is a problem... Your chances of knowing a student or adult with learning disabilities are very good, since it is estimated that 10% of the school-aged population has at least one learning disability (LD). More than 50% of all students in public school special education programs have been diagnosed as having learning disabilities. Learning disabilities last for a lifetime and affect the lives of hundreds of thousands of children and adults across our country. Learning disabilities are neurobiologically based, affect the ability to read, speak, and/or compute math, and often interfere with the ability to build social relationships. Read more in our informative brochure.  |  En Español