Years of careful research and good practice have taught scientists, educators, and parents a lot about learning disabilities (LD). But there is a lot that researchers are still figuring out. As a parent, keeping up with the latest scientific news on LD isn’t always easy: reports can be hard to find, confusing, and even contradictory. In this edition of LD Insights, we bring you the latest in LD research and help you decode what these new findings might mean for your child. Read More >

In my first few posts in the Out-of-the-Box Advocacy series, I focused on how parents can use social media and write emails and letters to help spark new conversations about learning disabilities. Today, I’ll focus on one of my favorite topics – blogging – and how a great blog and a compelling post can help boost your confidence and bolster your parent advocacy efforts. Read More >

Over the course of the last year, you’ve heard us use the following words and phrases a lot: Sequestration. Budget cuts. The fiscal cliff. Don’t Cut our Kids Education. Most recently, we’ve used these terms when referencing one date in particular: Today, March 1, 2013.
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Parents: Is your child eligible for Medicaid (government-provided health insurance for low-income individuals)? If so, we want to make sure you know about new regulations regarding parental consent for the use of public benefits or insurance to pay for services your child may receive under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These regulations will take effect on March 18, 2013. It is important you understand what these new regulations could mean for you and your family. Read More >

Our daughter’s diagnoses are AD/HD, anxiety disorder and non-verbal learning disabilities (NVLD). She was diagnosed during her 3rd grade year, and our family’s journey into this ‘new world’ quickly became life-consuming as we researched treatment, intervention, academic accommodations, etc. I know our story is very similar to thousands of others, and I hope that our experiences can make a difference in the lives of those traveling the same road that we have. Read More >