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May 7 is National Teacher’s Day. This year, show the educator in your life a little extra recognition.

It’s time to acknowledge and appreciate the people who spend countless hours with your child. In the classroom, they wear many hats — they shift from educators to surrogate parents, counselors to role models. Their work day doesn’t end when the bell rings. Free time? After school, they’re busy creating lesson plans, grading homework, and organizing activities, and they do it all with little recognition. Read More >

It’s that time of year again. The season to get out the summer calendar and plan those family road trips to grandma’s house, the beach, or the Grand Canyon. Or, maybe your brood likes to jet set abroad. Either way, are there factors at play that make travelling challenging for your child with learning disabilities (LD) or other special needs? What unique decisions and challenges does your family face each travel season when it comes to LD? Read More >

Sometimes, it seems like there are more questions about learning disabilities (LD) and AD/HD than there are answers. While there’s a lot that we know (and compile for you on LD.org!), there are many remaining controversies in the LD field that researchers and educators are just beginning to answer. You can enrich your own LD knowledge by knowing what these questions are—and by adding your voice as a parent into the conversation. You know what’s worked (and what hasn’t) for your child…so why not share your perspective with others?

LD Insights is here to share articles that have piqued our interest this week because of the important questions they raise. Read the articles, learn more about the controversies, and don’t hesitate to join the conversation!
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When you're parenting a child with a learning disability (LD), it can feel like there is no end to the important decisions you have to make. Sometimes, the toughest choices can be the ones that seem simple for other families. Last week, Parent Contributor Lyn Pollard kicked off her Everyday Decisions series with one of these dilemmas she has been grappling with: Can I Take My Child with LD to Disney World?

The answer? Of course...if you keep a few things in mind. In this video blog, Lyn discusses how and why she decided to make the Disney trip, how her family is preparing, and gives tips to families of kids with special needs who are looking to make their own Disney dreams come true. Read More >

If you subscribe to the NCLD newsletter, you got a nice surprise in your inbox last week—a brand new design and fresh features for LD News. This bi-monthly newsletter helps parents of children with learning disabilities by offering the latest insights and information about LD, and now, it’s better than ever. Read on to learn about the new features so you can make the most of your subscription.
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