Questions + Answers

When children struggle in school, parents often feel unsure of what to do or where to turn. You're not alone! One in seven children requires special assistance in the learning process. Your child is lucky to have a parent like you who's looking for answers and advice.

On the following pages you'll find information for both parents and educators based on real questions from real parents and educators on topics such as ADHD, IEPs, testing, and more. The answers are from our team of reading and learning disabilities experts who provide helpful information to help you support children in reaching their full learning potential. Many of the links they point to are to specific articles on our web sites, LD OnLine, Reading Rockets, Colorín Colorado, and AdLit.org.

Click on the following for questions and answers about:

• About Learning Disabilities
• Accommodations & Modifications
• ADHD
• Adults with LD
• Behavior & Social Skills
• Classroom Management
• College & College Prep
• Early Identification
• Evaluation / LD Testing
• Gifted & LD
• Homeschooling
• IEPs
• Homework Help
• Legislation & Policy
• Math
• Nonverbal LD
• Parenting & Family
• Processing Deficits
• Reading & Dyslexia
• Response to Intervention
• Self Esteem & Stress Management
• Special Education
• Speech & Language
• Study Skills
• Teaching & Instruction
• Technology
• Transition: School to Work
• Writing & Spelling