Learning and thinking differences

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• 6 Common Myths About Learning and Thinking Differences

  Here are six common myths about people who learn and think differently, and the facts to debunk them…

• Learning and Thinking Differences Fact Sheet

  What are learning and thinking differences? Download this one-page fact sheet to get the basics on l…

• How to Look For Patterns in Your Child

  Is your child acting up or struggling with something, and you don’t know why? If you look closely, y…

• My Child Is Falling Behind in School. Now What?

  Is your child struggling or falling behind in school, and you don’t know what to do? Move forward pr…

• Signs of Dyslexia at Different Ages

  What are the symptoms of dyslexia? Use this checklist to learn about dyslexia symptoms in children o…

• My Preschooler Isn’t Hitting Developmental Milestones. Now What?

  Is your preschooler missing developmental milestones, and you don’t know what to do? Follow these st…

• I Think My Child Has ADHD. Now What?

  Do you think your child has ADHD or ADD? Follow these steps to find out if your child has ADHD, and …

• My Child Is Falling Behind in School. Now What?

  Is your child struggling or falling behind in school, and you don’t know what to do? Move forward pr…

• Understanding ADHD in Your Child

  Learn about ADHD in children and how to help your child with ADHD (or ADD) thrive. Use this guide to…

• Understanding Dyslexia in Your Child

  Does your child have dyslexia, or do you think your child might be dyslexic? Explore this guide to d…

• Understanding Dyscalculia in Your Child

  Does your child have dyscalculia? Or are you concerned your child has this math learning disability?…

• Understanding Written Expression Disorder in Your Child

  How does written expression disorder, or learning disability in writing, affect kids? Learn about wr…

• Types of ADHD Medications

  What ADHD medications are available for children? Read about types of stimulant and non-stimulant AD…

• PBIS: What You Need to Know

  Positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) is a schoolwide approach to make schools safer…

• 10 Questions to Ask Your Child’s Doctor or Specialist Before Starting a Treatment

  Before your child starts a treatment or therapy for learning and thinking differences, ask the docto…

• FAQs About Social Skills Groups

  Kids who struggle with communication and social skills may benefit from a social skills group. Learn…

• How to Talk to Your Child About Learning and Thinking Differences

  When kids learn and think differently, it’s important to talk openly. Here are conversation starters…

• 5 Things Not to Say to Your Child About Dyslexia

  Ben Foss, an adult with dyslexia, gives parents tips about what comments may hurt kids who struggle …

• How to Talk to Your Child About Learning and Thinking Differences

  When kids learn and think differently, it’s important to talk openly. Here are conversation starters…

• How to Get Your Child to Talk About School

  With some kids, it’s like pulling teeth to get them to talk about school. Use these tips and convers…

• Entrepreneurs Who Learn and Think Differently

  Entrepreneurs like Richard Branson say that learning and thinking differently helped them build thei…

• Video: Interview Silvia Ortiz-Rosales, Teen With Dyslexia

  Silvia Ortiz-Rosales is a teen with dyslexia who’s tackling a big challenge: studying journalism. Fi…

• Celebrity Quotes: Learning From Challenges

  Ever wonder what famous people have to say about their learning and thinking differences? Here, quot…

• Video: Parenting a Daughter With Dyslexia and ADHD

  Parenting a child with ADHD and dyslexia is challenging. In this video, a mom describes the hardest …