Smart Kids with LD: Empowering Parents to Help Their Kids Succeed
Kids with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning disabilities are as intelligent as others, and often have great strengths–but they learn differently. If your child, or a child you know struggles with learning or attention issues, this website is for you. Learn from the experts—professionals and parents just like you—how to get off the sidelines and help your child succeed in school and in life.
From Our Newsletter
For chidlren with dyslexia, addressing reading weaknesses requires a systematic approach, as described by Dr. Margie Gillis in her new article, Treating Dyslexia.
LD 101
How can I help my child develop executive skills?
For children with LD or ADHD, developing executive function skills requires explicit, direct instruction and close supervision. See Principles for Improving Executive Skills for specific guidelines.
People That Inspire Us
Jonathan Mooney: Telling It Like It Is
SK interviews the outspoken LD advocate about his struggles with learning disabilities and what needs to change to help students with LD/ADHD thrive.
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From Our Expert
Marcia Eckerd, Ph.D., Psychologist
Cyberbullying: Parents Beware: What parents of kids with LD and ADHD should know about cyberbullying.
Eckerd, an evaluator, consultant, and therapist who specializes in kids with NLD, is on the faculty of the Norwalk Hospital Pediatric Development and Therapy Center.