Don’t rely on schools to always catch a learning diability in your child. In fact, says Raising Happiness author Christine Carter, parents may be the person to discover one. Clue #1: watch how your child is (or isn’t) doing her homework.
Christine Carter on discovering a learning disability
"Raising Happiness" author and sociologist Christine Carter reveals how she stumbled upon her own daughter's learning disability - and how parents can learn from her experience.
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