Kids with learning disabilities can still thrive in school. We want to believe that grades are simply a product of motivation and effort ― that if a child truly wants to do well in school and works ...

Parents missed out on support to develop their parenting abilities because their conditions were not identified until late, partly because of a lack of social worker training and time (credit: Vitalii ...

Parents with learning difficulties or disabilities are disproportionately represented in child protection processes and are more likely than other parents to have their children permanently removed ...

As parents gather the seemingly endless list of items demanded on back-to-school lists, rejoice at their newfound freedom, or grieve the lost time with their children, some families struggle with the ...

I have four grandchildren, three of whom have been diagnosed with learning disabilities. At different times, they have had Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), legally binding documents under the ...

WESTLAKE, Ohio -- Families seeking support and resources for children who have learning disabilities found a beacon of hope at the recent provider showcase organized by Connecting for Kids, held at ...

While the recent months have been a flurry of news around education, we’re becoming distracted from the very real challenges students are facing in the classroom. Because when speaking with parents, ...

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NJ school for language-based learning disabilities: Ask the Experts panel; Dr. L. Praslova. This episode visits a New Jersey private school that attacks language-based learning disabilities with ...

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In 2020, Emmaline Yates was pregnant with her third child when her 2-year-old son began to experience intense meltdowns while also losing his ability to babble. Like countless other parents worldwide, ...

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