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Laura Kaloi, public policy director at the National Center for Learning Disabilities and mother of a child with a learning disability, explains what a 504 Plan is and how eligibility works. More >
Do you think your child might have a learning disability? NCLD is here to help. Learn about the first steps you should take if you are a parent of a child who is struggling in school.More >
Learning disabilities (LD) expert Dr. Sheldon Horowitz explains the different types of learning disabilities and their impact on people with LD. More >
How involved should you get with your child's IEP? Should your child attend his or her own IEP meetings? Markay Winston, Chief Officer of Instructional Learning Supports for Chicago Public Schools, provides insights into these two often-asked questions. More >
Two experts share their expertise on assistive technology for children with learning disabilities, and offer advice to parents who seek more information for their child. More >
You just found out your child isn't eligible for an IEP. What do you do? Do you stop there? Markay Winston, Ph.D. provides some alternative solutions for parents who face this situation. More >
Janette Klingner, Ph.D. is a professor at the School of Education, University of Colorado at Boulder and is also a mother of a gifted child who has AD/HD. Dr. Klingner shares some insightful tips on how parents can advocate to find out what kind of supports are available to their gifted children. More >
Dyslexia is a learning disability that people are born with. This language processing disorder can hinder reading, writing, spelling, and sometimes even speaking. More >
This summer, I shared several pieces of “expert” advice with the NCLD community that I have learned in my experience as both the parent of a child with a learning disability (LD)...Learn more ›
The field of learning disabilities (LD) first came into its own back in the early 1960s, a time when children who struggled to learn in school were still being pushed to the margins of the educational community...Learn more ›
I have a number of friends whose children were fortunate enough to land in jobs at Google right out of college. And every one of them says the same thing: "My child is working really hard, but having a blast."...Learn more ›
During the past 12-18 months, experts from a wide range of medical, mental health, and education-related disciplines have been called upon to serve as members of task force groups...Learn more ›
Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) are instructional materials that have been converted into accessible formats such as digital text. AIM can serve as a powerful tool to help students...Learn more ›
With four on-their-way-to-being-independent children, a more than full-time job, and a calendar filled with community and faith-based activities, I often have little time to reflect on all... Learn more ›
Imagine what would happen as neuro-engineering, robotics, and neurosciences in education converge and dramatically change the ways we think about addressing the needs of individuals with disabilities... Learn more ›
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A Successful Future for Your Child with LD: Get Prepared Today!
What Is Your Dream for Children with LD?
Making "Google's Rules" Work for You and Your Child with LD
Learning Disabilities and the Upcoming 5th Edition of the DSM
Accessible Instructional Materials for Students with LD: Important News for Families and Educators
Life with LD Isn't Always Fair, But...
"Imagine" LD
