How learning disabilities affect family dynamics
Raising a child with LD is a family affair. Dr. Betty Osman explains how to manage many of the problems that may emerge.
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Teaching kids with LD to drive: A complex family matter
One mother explains why parents need to be extra patient and take precautions when teaching kids with learning disabilities to drive.
Talking with family about your child's learning disability
Learn how to explain your child's learning disability to family members in a helpful and sensitive way.
Online Parent Groups: Support at Your Fingertips
For parents, information and empathy are as close as your computer. Learn how online groups work, how to interact safely and find a group that meets your needs.
Lessons From a School-Based Parent Support Group
Parenting a child with a learning disability can be a lonely journey. A parent support group, connected to your child's school, can be a great source of support and information.
What kids say about living with learning disabilities
Read what kids with LD have told us about their daily lives, hopes, dreams, and fears.
Top Tips For Dads Getting Involved With Kids who Struggle in School
All kids benefit from having their dads involved at home and school. This is especially true when a child has learning and/or attention problems. Learn how to make it happen!
Learning disabilities and sibling issues
Siblings of kids with learning disabilities sometimes feel pushed into the background at home. Here's how to balance the needs of your child with LD and your other kids.
Showing Acceptance of Your Child's Learning Disability
The therapist's words, Your daughter is deeply depressed, flooded one mother with heartbreak and anxiety. But it was a wake-up call that transformed her relationship with her daughter with LD.
How Cultural Differences May Affect Student Performance
Children in various cultures learn different rules for communicating with adults through facial expressions, body language and physical gestures. Learn how cultural differences can play out in the classroom.
