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Seven IEP Tips from a Special Education Parent Who Has Been There
By Ellyn Levy, Parent Contributor
LD in the Movies: Failure and Opportunity on the Silver Screen
By Adam Ninyo, Intern
Out-of-the-Box Advocacy: Talk LD at Your Child’s School
By Lyn Pollard, Parent Contributor
Parent Training Brings Out the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of IEPs
By Laura Kaloi, NCLD Public Policy Director
Apps, Tech Tools, and More at the Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference 2013
By Darla Hatton, Parent Contributor
Out-of-the-Box Advocacy: Talk LD in Your Community
By Lyn Pollard, Parent Contributor
Late Bloomer: How Getting an IEP in High School Helped Me Succeed
By Jillian Levy, NCLD Team
Not Too Late for an IEP: Getting My Daughter Help in High School
By Ellyn Levy, Parent Contributor
Happenings in Congress and What Does It Mean for My Child?
By Allison Griffin, Public Policy Intern
AD/HD, Bullying, and Success as a Young Adult: Robert
By Editors
News Roundup: New Research and Findings on LD
By Editors
Out-of-the-Box Advocacy: Talk LD with Blogging
By Lyn Pollard, Parent Contributor
“Fiscal Cliff” Update: Budget Cuts Go into Effect Today
By NCLD Public Policy Team
New Regulations on Medicaid Payments for IDEA Services
By NCLD Public Policy Team
Routines, Reflections, and Rewards — Using Apps for Kids with LD and AD/HD
By Esther Falcetta, Guest Writer
Out-of-the-Box Advocacy: Talk LD with Letters and Emails
By Lyn Pollard, Parent Contributor
Asperger's: A Study on Empathy
By Adam Ninyo, Intern
New E-Books Section Includes Electronic Books, Toolkits, and Guides on Learning Disabilities
By Editors
Federal Policy and Your Child with LD: Join NCLD's Webinar on February 20th
By NCLD Public Policy Team
A Parent's Top 10 Tips and Tricks for the IEP Process, Part 2
By Sharon Madger, Guest Writer
Out-of-the-Box Advocacy: Talk LD on Pinterest
By Lyn Pollard, Parent Contributor
A Parent's Top 10 Tips and Tricks for the IEP Process, Part 1
By Sharon Madger
A Successful Future for Your Child with LD: Get Prepared Today!
By Connie Hawkins, LD Expert
News Roundup: Success at School and Work with LD
By Editors
Out-of-the-Box Advocacy: Talk LD on Facebook and Twitter
By Lyn Pollard, Parent Contributor
Digital Learning and Students with LD: Celebrate Innovative Teaching and Learning on February 6th
By NCLD Public Policy Team
A Smooth Postsecondary Transition for Students with LD: What Parents Can Do
By Adrienne Nagy, M.A., Guest Writer
What Is Your Dream for Children with LD?
By Sheldon H. Horowitz, Ed.D.
On Dysgraphia: Writing About My Inability to Write
By Adam Ninyo, Intern
“Child Reading 7 Grade Levels Below”
By Sharon Lutz, Parent Contributor

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IEP Headquarters

IEP Info from A to Z

A recent NCLD survey indicated that IEPs can be a source of stress for all involved. IEP Headquarters intends to change that.

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Stress and AD/HD

In Elementary School

Go inside the minds of a parent, a teacher, and a student as they grapple with AD/HD and the stress it can cause.

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IEP Roadmap

Your New, Free Guide

Our new infographic explores the road to the IEP and potential alternative paths. Download it now.

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Advocacy Tips

Think Outside the Box

She's candid, creative, and has been through it all. Check out parent contributor Lyn Pollard's six-part series on advocacy tips.

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Celebrities with LD

Success Stories

Despite their disabilities they rose to the top. Get ready to be surprised and inspired as you read about their achievements.

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LD FACTS AND MYTHS

With all the info out there, how can you distinguish facts about learning disabilities from fiction? A first step: demystify LD with these 18 facts.

> Video: AD/HD Facts vs. Fiction
> Treatment Myths About Dyslexia
> Controversial LD Therapies
> Podcast: Sort LD Fact from Fiction

E-BOOKS AND TOOLKITS

LD.org offers electronic books, toolkits, and guides on LD and related issues. Access comprehensive resources in just a few clicks.

> IDEA Parent Guide
> Parent Rights in an Era of RTI
> The Truth About Bullying
> Getting a Job 101: Adults with LD

ASSISTIVE TECH: APPS!

You hear all the time, “There's an app for that!”—but sorting through them can be overwhelming. Here are tips for choosing apps for kids with LD.

> Organization and Study
> Dyscalculia and Math Difficulties
> Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties
> Dysgraphia and Writing Difficulties

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