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Struggling Writers of All Ages

April 2009

How to Help Struggling Writers: Classroom Accommodations

It's no secret that students with learning disabilities often dread writing. Spelling, punctuation, word choice, organization, handwriting — there are so many things to remember that the task can be overwhelming. This article by Regina Richards, educational therapist and expert on language learning disabilities, offers a variety of classroom accommodations to make the writing process easier for struggling students and their teachers.
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See our Writing & Spelling section for more information on dysgraphia and other writing difficulties.

Free Live Video Conference from Lindamood-Bell

Visit your local Lindamood-Bell Learning Center on Saturday, May 2, to hear via live videoconference from co-founder Nanci Bell. She'll be talking all about diagnostic learning evaluations. Learn more about this exciting event on the Lindamood-Bell website.
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Ask the Expert

"How can I get an accommodation at work for my difficulty with handwriting?"

Dr. Larry Silver explains how to document a disability and receive accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Read Dr. Silver's recommendations and the answers to your other questions about living with learning disabilities.
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New DVD from Dr. Bob Brooks

Dr. Bob Brooks, a renowned LD expert, hosts Look What You've Done!, a T.V. show about helping children with learning disabilities find their "islands of competence." Read an excerpt from the transcript or order the DVD to learn strategies that will put your student on the road to confidence and success.
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College Prep

Not sure how to handle disabilities in the university setting? Read Accommodations in Higher Education Under the ADA: A No-Nonsense Guide for Clinicians, Educators, Administrators, and Lawyers for practical advice on evaluating, documenting, and accommodating a wide range of challenges. See a full list of recommended books and other LD resources.
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Tax Benefits for Parents of Children with LD

It's that time of year again — tax season. If you're the parent of a child with severe learning disabilities, you may be eligible for more deductions than you think. Read this overview from GreatSchools.net to learn more about valuable federal income tax benefits.
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ABCs of LD

Special education acronyms got you down? Uncrack the code with our newly updated glossary.
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We've got the information you need about ADHD, IEPs, evaluations, RTI, speech and language disorders, and more. Search by topic or visit our Questions + Answers section to find out how to help the person with learning disabilities in your life.
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