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Everyday Decisions: Family Travel for the Child with LD
By Lyn Pollard, Parent Contributor
Abusing AD/HD Meds; the Death of Cursive; and More LD News
By Editors, NCLD Team
Video Blog: Everyday Decisions — Disney World Travel and Children with Special Needs
By Editors, NCLD Team
Check Out Our New Newsletter!
By Editors, NCLD Team
Invest in Childhood Literacy with the LEARN Act
By NCLD Public Policy Team
Everyday Decisions: Can I Take My Child with LD to Disney World?
By Lyn Pollard, Parent Contributor
Celebrating 36 Years of Ensuring That Our Kids Count
By James H. Wendorf, Executive Director
Pin It to Win It! Check Out Our New Pinterest Boards
By Editors
Decoding Dyslexia — A Grassroots Parent Movement on a Mission
By Lyn Pollard, Parent Contributor
All Kids Deserve a Quality Education and Well-Prepared Teachers
By NCLD Public Policy Team
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

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LD Art Competition

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Children, teens, and adults: Enter our "LD Superheroes and Superpowers" art competition for a chance to win $400.

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In a Sea of Therapies

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Our fun and easy guide will help you make good decisions for your child with LD. Download it now.

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Vision Therapy

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Colored overlays, colored lenses, and vision training – get the bottom line on these controversial therapies for LD.

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"Cures" for LD?

Consumer Beware!

When it comes to learning disabilities, controversial therapies abound. Learn how to make smart decisions.

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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

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

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MOST POPULAR: LD INFO

What’s the LD community viewing on LD.org? Demystifying learning disabilities and AD/HD, for one! See what else is popular, below.

> Celebrities with Dyslexia and More
> Apps: Dysgraphia and Writing
> Six Fun Advocacy Tips
> LD in the Movies

IEP HEADQUARTERS

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

> Top 10 Things to Know About IEPs
> Five Misconceptions About IEPs
> IEP Checklist: Is Anything Missing?
> What Is an IEP?

EXECUTIVE FUNCTION

Many people with LD struggle with executive function, which can make activities like planning and organizing difficult. Learn more.

> How to Help Weak Working Memory
> Apps for Organization and Studying
> The Five Areas of Executive Function
> Get Organized: Tips for Teens

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