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“You have to stop fixing and start accommodating and empowering kids who think differently.”

Jonathan Mooney
President, Project Eye-to-Eye
Author, Learning Outside the Lines

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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

Is ADHD the Only Problem Your Child Faces?

Half of all children diagnosed with ADHD also face other challenges.

Read this discussion by an expert who also lays to rest some common misconceptions about ADHD

LD 101

What Is Executive Function Disorder?

Executive Function Disorder refers to difficulties carrying out executive functions—those skills required to get through the day effectively, including planning, organizing, initiating activities and seeing them through, setting goals, solving problems, regulating behavior, and monitoring emotions. Read more

People That Inspire Us

Annette Jenner:
Unraveling the Mysteries of LD:
Annette Jenner turned her struggles with learning disabilities into a successful career as a high-level academic and brain researcher.
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From Our Experts

Judy Grossman, DrPh, OTR

The Impact of LD and ADHD on Siblings: Strategies to keep the peace when one sibling has LD or ADHD.

Grossman is the Associate Director of the Center for the Developing Child and Family, an occupational therapy and public health educator, and an Adjunct Associate Professor at NYU.