Is It a Reading Disorder or Developmental Lag?
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First- and second-grade signs of an LD
How do you know if your child has a learning disability? Learn to read the signs.
Red flags of a learning issue
How do you know if your child is struggling with a learning issue? Learn to read the clues.
Developing Reading Skills in Young Children
Dr. Reid Lyon discusses how children develop reading skills and what parents can do to help.
Developmental milestones: Your 6-year-old child
Knowing what to expect as your child grows can reassure you that your child is on track with his peers or alert you to potential concerns. Below are some milestones to watch for in your six-year-old.
Developmental milestones: Your 7-year-old child
Knowing what to expect as your child grows can reassure you that your child is on track with his peers or alert you to potential concerns. Below are some milestones to watch for in your seven-year-old.
Growing up with dyslexia: How I learned to succeed
A high school senior with learning difficulties inspires hope by telling his personal story of using determination and drive to overcome his challenges.
It worked: Learning new vocabulary words
A resourceful mom shares her easy technique for helping her daughter master new terms.
Developmental Milestones: Your 8-Year-Old Child
Knowing what to expect as your child grows can reassure you that your child is on track with his peers or alert you to potential concerns. Below are some milestones to watch for in your eight-year-old.
It Worked: 9-Year-Old Plays a Role in His Own Success
One mother explains how her son with AD/HD had trouble working in small groups at school -- and how she found a strategy to help him succeed.
