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, un adulto con dislexia, aconseja a los padres respecto a qué decir y qué no decir a los ni…

• 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…

• Tips for talking about report cards

  How should you react to a disappointing report card? Here are ideas on how to react to a bad report …

• 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 …