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    Need to Know Terms for Your Childs Education

    A lot of terms get thrown around when your child gets tested for learning disabilities. Don't worry. It's easy to get overwhelmed when it comes to your child's education, but we're here to help.

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    On The Look Out – Preschool Learning Disabilities

    In previous posts we’ve discussed the impact learning disabilities have on children and parents. People who are diagnosed with a learning disability often go on to live happy, successful lives. Studies show that a child is usually better off when his or her learning disability...

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    Famous People With Learning Disabilities

    Not all great minds think alike. Everyone learns in his or her way. How they deal with the information presented to them depends on how well they receive it. This is important when it comes to learning disabilities. Unfortunately, learning disabilities have a negative connotation...

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    Get The Facts – Learning Disabilities

    Learning disabilities can be a hard matter to come by. With so many assumptions made about them and made about people who have them, the truth can go unnoticed. Here are 5 facts about learning disabilities: 1.     Disorders dealing with a person’s attention span, (ADD,...

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    How Do Children Learn To Read? Part 1

    Introducing children to the world or literacy and literature is a joyous occasion that will only greatly benefit them in the long run. Reading is a learned skill that is gradually developed as the child gets older and meets the proper educational levels. This development...

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    Reading Events Year Round

    Every year schools get together and organize special days to celebrate the joys of reading. These events are spread out over the year to encourage children and parents to take time out of their busy schedules and curl up with a good book. Some of...

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    Proper Phonetic Reading Programs

    There a several reading programs put in place to help children learn to read and overcome any difficulties they may have. You can find them through schools or different organizations. However, just because a program says it will help your child learn to read, doesn’t...

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    Improving Your Child’s Memory Skills

    Your child is in school from kindergarten to at least 12th grade. That’s 13 years of school! Each year your children are going to learn new information and have to retain old lessons. They have a lot to remember. Here’s how you can help your...

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    Reading Disorder or Developmental Lag?

    When parents think their child may have a reading problem, they’ll do anything to help him or her. Before you seek help, are you sure your child really has a problem? He or she could be going through a “developmental lag.” If so, how long should parents wait before seeking help for reading struggles?

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    Is Your Child Struggling in School?

    The first day of school can be a nerve-wracking yet exciting time for both child and parent. The start of the new school year offers new opportunities and challenges your child will face.

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