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April 19, 2018

5 Ways to Help Your Child Cope with a Learning Disability

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, IEP Accommodations School, Special needs children

One of the biggest problems that a parent has to face is to see their child struggling with a learning disability or any other kind of disability. As parents we want our children to have happy carefree lives and when our child struggles to learn something we feel like we let them down.

All a parent of a learning disabled child can really do is educate themselves on the type of disability the child has and then do everything within their power to help their child overcome the disability.

January 6, 2014

Financial Help When Your Child Has a Disability by Lisa Harrington

Asperger's, Autism, Blog, mental disorders/illness, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special needs children, Tourette Syndrome

If your child has a disability, it is a strain on parents emotionally and financially. If one of your children has a physical or learning disability, your finances are probably not one of the areas that you want to focus on. However, with mounting medical bills and perhaps the additional cost of specialist equipment and help with the care of a child with a disability, this is something that you may well need to turn your attention to, as research shows that 40% of families with special needs children are placed under financial strain to meet their child’s additional requirements.

November 10, 2013

Is ADHD a Learning Disability? Can a Child Have Both?

ADHD, Blog, IEP Accommodations School

What is Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? What is a learning disability? Can a child have both? Yes, a person may have ADHD and a learning disability. If parents feel something is not right with their child’s behavior or development they must have him evaluated by a medical doctor as soon as possible because there are effective strategies to help children cope with challenges.

Often the first evaluations help rule out what the child may not have such as problems with hearing, eye sight, health issues, allergies, thyroid problems, etc. This post also has 5 ADHD Myths parents should be clear about. Not knowing what is preventing a child from succeeding in school is frustrating for parents, for the child and for his teachers.

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5 Ways to Help Your Child Cope with a Learning Disability

Financial Help When Your Child Has a Disability by Lisa Harrington

Is ADHD a Learning Disability? Can a Child Have Both?