Helping Preschool Children Succeed
Are you worried about your baby or toddler? Maybe your baby is not looking at you or smiling like other babies of the same age. Or your toddler is talking "baby talk" when his peers are starting to talk clearly. Or maybe he or she seems to struggle when playing with blocks, rattles, and other toys. If you are concerned, LD OnLine suggests that you read Advocating for Your Pre-School Child, an article by the National Center for Learning Disabilities, which tells you what you can do. Here are some tips from the article:
- Observe your child and start a log of the behavior that you think suggests learning delays or difficulties.
- Meet with your child's pediatrician — and make sure to bring along your list of observations.
- Ask your pediatrician or local school district to make a referral so that you can obtain an evaluation for your child.
It's never too early to start looking for ways to help your child succeed in learning.
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Toddling Toward Reading
What does it take to give our preschoolers the early skills that they need to become successful readers? Toddling Toward Reading, the latest episode of the PBS series, Reading Rockets: Launching Young Readers, shows how dedicated parents, teachers, and researchers are to giving children a good start on a great future. "Bringing up Baby" is one excerpt that shows how parents can lay the foundation for reading for their children.
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Deadline Fast Approaching for Leadership Award
If you know any emerging leaders with a learning disability (or other disability), consider nominating them for the Paul G. Hearne Leadership Award. They might win $10,000 to help them continue their progress as leaders.
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New Public Service Announcements
Enjoy two new Public Service Announcements. Actress Molly Ringwald says that there is a lot to learn about learning disabilities and that LD OnLine is there to help. Country singer Reba McEntire says each child is like a song, with unique beauty and strength — but there can be challenges, too. LD OnLine is there to help your child hit the right note.
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A Must-Have Resource from LearningStore: Early childhood educators recognize that young children are more likely to succeed in later grades if they have a variety of engaging preschool experiences. Literacy for Young Children brings together reading research and learning standards to help teachers become informed decision makers about meeting the literacy needs of young students from diverse backgrounds. |
Featured Articles
For All of Our Readers
- Learning Disabilities and Young Children: Identification and Intervention
To study early identification of babies and toddlers (4 years old or under) who might be at risk of learning disabilities, read Learning Disabilities and Young Children: Identification and Intervention, written by the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities. It includes information about "risk indicators" (what should cause concern) and "protective factors" (what should be done to help).
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For Teachers
- Helping Children with Learning Disabilities Understand What They Read
It's more than just sounding out the words — it's understanding what the words mean. Start the school year with a plan to Help Children with Learning Disabilities Understand What They Read. Find out how to use multisensory techniques, chunking, mnemonics, and visual organizers. Help your students handle words with more than one meaning.
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For Parents
- Early Identification of Speech-Language Delays and Disorder
If you baby or toddler is not talking, or doesn't seem to be moving past the "baby-talk" stage, read Early Identification of Speech-Language Delays and Disorders. The article by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association tells you about evaluation and treatment of children with language problems.
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For LD Adults
- Learn to Be a Learner
Thomas Strewler, a teacher who has a learning disability, serves as a role model. He tells his story with practical advice on figuring out the best way for you to learn.
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In the News
- Health Tip: Parenting A Child With ADHD
- Learning to Thrive with Attention Deficit Disorder
- For Hyperactive Children, A Special Place
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LD OnLine Proudly Introduces the New and Improved LD OnLine Yellow Pages
Each month, over 500,000 parents and professionals visit LD OnLine seeking information and resources. LD OnLine Yellow Pages gathers in one place the services and products parents and professionals are searching for. It's a fast and easy way to find what you are looking for — simply search by location, specialty, or service. Browse the LD OnLine Yellow Pages for products and services geared towards your needs.
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Reach more than 200,000 parents and professionals each month. Since 1996, LD OnLine has been the number one source of trusted information for parents and professionals.
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