Learning and thinking differences
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Understanding dyslexia in your child
Does your child have dyslexia, or do you think your child might be dyslexic? Explore this guide to d…
A day in the life of a child with receptive language disorder
What’s it like to have receptive language disorder? See a day in the life of a child and examples of…
Understanding your child’s trouble with focus
Lots of kids have trouble with focus and concentration. Find out why some children have difficulty f…
When do kids learn to read?
When do children learn how to read? Find out at what age kids learn to read and what to do if your c…
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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…
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Learning and thinking differences fact sheet
What are learning and thinking differences? Download this one-page fact sheet to get the basics on l…
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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…
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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…
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Signs of dyslexia at different ages
What are the symptoms of dyslexia? Use this checklist to learn about dyslexia symptoms in children o…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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Understanding dyslexia in your child
Does your child have dyslexia, or do you think your child might be dyslexic? Explore this guide to d…
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Understanding dyscalculia in your child
Does your child have dyscalculia? Or are you concerned your child has this math learning disability?…
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Understanding written expression disorder in your child
How does written expression disorder, or learning disability in writing, affect kids? Learn about wr…
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Types of ADHD medications
What ADHD medications are available for children? Read about types of stimulant and non-stimulant AD…
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PBIS: What you need to know
Positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) is a schoolwide approach to make schools safer…
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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…
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FAQs about social skills groups
Kids who struggle with communication and social skills may benefit from a social skills group. Learn…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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Entrepreneurs who learn and think differently
Entrepreneurs like Richard Branson say that learning and thinking differently helped them build thei…
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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…
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Celebrity quotes: Learning from challenges
Ever wonder what famous people have to say about their learning and thinking differences? Here, quot…
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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 …