As parents of children with ADHD we know our kids have the potential to become future leaders, but that birthright has been diminished by a dominant culture that sees only their “disorder.” These natural born-leaders deserve to have their potential… Read the rest
By Melissa Rey
I am sure that it is hard for parents of a child with LD to know how to help. I’ve compiled a list of a few of the many ways that my parents helped me.
Listen Along:… Read the rest
By Nadja Streiter, LSMW
Not a day goes by that we don’t see a news story about the ills of technology and its negative effects on our youth. As a result many have come to understand the addictive nature of… Read the rest
A fundamental difference between many children with learning disabilities and other kids is that they often have social issues, which can be more debilitating than their learning problems.
If that’s the case with your child, it’s time to toss out… Read the rest
Parenting children with LD and ADHD is challenging. Complex academic, social, emotional, and behavioral issues can tax a family’s ability to grapple with adversity, identify appropriate strategies and accommodations, and coordinate appropriate professional support—to say nothing of getting through the… Read the rest
