If you're considering having your child tested for a learning disability, you may wonder if it's better to pay for a private evaluation or ask your public schools to do it. This article can help you make that decision.
If you want to have your child privately tested for a learning disability, here are some key questions to ask the specialists you're considering.
What to expect when your child's learning strengths and needs are evaluated.
Learn about the purpose, procedures, and laws for evaluating a child for special education services.
Cut through the confusion by becoming familiar with the medical, psychological, legal and educational terms often used in educational settings.
Become an effective participant at IEPs meetings by systematically observing your child and documenting facts.
If a specialist has assessed your child for a learning problem, you probably have a report outlining the test results. Are you confused about the test results -- what they mean for your child? This article may answer your questions.
Does your child have trouble speaking, or understanding spoken language? A speech and language specialist may be able to pinpoint the cause and tailor a program to your child's needs.
Today's students must take many standardized tests, yet students with learning problems often perform poorly on them. An expert explains how parents accurately measure growth and progress in kids who struggle.
States vary widely in how they identify learning disabilities - and in the percentage of kids they serve in special education.
