Parenting & Family
Parenting a child with a learning disability can be challenging. Weve gathered information to help you get organized, understand your rights and responsibilities, and provide support for your child at home and at school.
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The Process of Discovery: Finding Out Why Your Child is Struggling
Motivation: The Key to Academic Success
Motivation is key to school success. Just as the actor asks a director, "What is my motivation, for this scene?," the child turns to teachers, parents, and peers to discover the "why" of learning. Motivation is often defined as a need or drive that energizes behavior toward a goal.
What to Look for in a Sleepaway Camp
Sample Letters: Writing a Positive Feedback Letter
Sample Letters: Writing a Follow-up Letter
Sample Letters: Filing a Complaint with the State Department of Education
Sample Letters: Requesting a Due Process Hearing
Sample Letters: Requesting Mediation
Sample Letters: Requesting Prior Written Notice
Sample Letters: Requesting A Change of Placement
Sample Letters: Requesting a Meeting to Review the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Sample Letters: Requesting Your Child's Records
Sample Letters: Requesting an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) at Public Expense
Sample Letters: Requesting an Initial Evaluation for Special Education Services
Communicating with Your Child's School Through Letter Writing
Write letters to your school that will communicate well. The school system really wants to help your child get the best possible education. This publication shows how to tell them what they need to know. Find model letters to request an initial evaluation for special education services, to review your child's records, to meet to discuss your IEP, and more.
Family mealtimes are a great way to reinforce communication skills and promote early literacy and good behavior with your child. Read on to learn how to with some simple activities designed to encourage language, problem solving, good habits.
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
A comprehensive guide on AD/HD from our partners at the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY).
Learn how to launch your child to success through learning to parent your children as they become independent young adults. Although you no longer have the same authority, your guidance and support are critical.