Mom's Perseverance Helps Young Man Overcome LD
A grrateful Jacob Landers tells how his mother's support and advocacy on his behalf led him out of struggles with school and substance abuse.
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Supporting Family Members
Showing Acceptance of Your Child's Learning Disability
The therapist's words, Your daughter is deeply depressed, flooded one mother with heartbreak and anxiety. But it was a wake-up call that transformed her relationship with her daughter with LD.
Marriage under pressure: when your child has special needs
When the whole family is caught up in the whirlwind of life with a child with LD, it's easy to neglect your marriage. This article offers coping skills for couples.
Great expectations: How parents affect school success for teens with LD
This study shows that parents' high expectations of their teens with learning disabilities are linked to better educational outcomes.
A Tale of Two Children: From School-age Struggles to Adult Success
Straight-forward, positive problem-solving helped one mom support her kids to overcome challenges.
Dynamic Duo: A Father and Daughter Who Share LD
A devoted dad who, like his college-age daughter, has a learning disability, explains how he's encouraged her along the way -- and how she has blossomed into a dynamic young woman.
Mothering a Mind at a Time
Three mothers share how recognizing their children's unique strengths helped them address their learning challenges.
How to Support Your Unique, Quirky Child
Your child behaves differently from others - it's endearing, but is it OK? Put your mind at ease, and find ways to celebrate your child's unique nature.
Learning disabilities and sibling issues
Siblings of kids with learning disabilities sometimes feel pushed into the background at home. Here's how to balance the needs of your child with LD and your other kids.
Special gifts for kids with LD
Finding the right present for a child with learning disabilities can build both confidence and self-respect.
