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Self-Esteem & Stress Management

Individuals with learning disabilities often struggle with self esteem because of poor academic performance or difficulties with social relationships. Articles in this section provide tips for parents for developing healthy self esteem in their children, as well as resources for ways to talk with kids about learning disabilities.

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Articles

That's Like Me

Self-Esteem & Stress Management

Bridging My Two Worlds

Jill Lauren’s That’s Like Me! is a book about 15 students with disabilities who face challenges in school but express their creativity and talents through hobbies.

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Self-Esteem & Stress Management

Self-Advocacy for College Students

The need for self-advocacy skills in a postsecondary setting is essential. Students who have relied on the support of their parents and others now must be able to help themselves.

Recommended books

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Empowering Students with Hidden Disabilities: A Path to Pride and Success

LeDerick Horne
Legacy of the Blue Heron: Living With Learning Disabilities

Legacy of the Blue Heron: Living With Learning Disabilities

Harry Sylvester
That's Like Me!

That’s Like Me!

Jill Lauren
Project June Bug

Project June Bug

Jackie Minniti

Expert Q&A

My middle-schooler is frustrated and embarassed by his classroom placement. What are our options for alternative placements?
A special-education teacher made a hurtful comment about my daughter's potential. Could this be considered discrimination?
What social networking sites are safe and appropriate for a student with learning disabilities?

Web Resources

National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities (NJCLD)
Robert Brooks
Rick Lavoie

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