How learning disabilities affect family dynamics
Raising a child with LD is a family affair. Dr. Betty Osman explains how to manage many of the problems that may emerge.
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Supporting Family Members
Teaching Kids With LD to Drive: A Complex Family Matter
One mother explains why parents need to be extra patient and take precautions when teaching kids with learning disabilities to drive.
Talking with family about your child's learning disability
Learn how to explain your child's learning disability to family members in a helpful and sensitive way.
Parents' top tips: Surviving family gatherings with kids with AD/HD
Parents of kids with AD/HD and learning disabilities share how planning ahead can make holiday get-togethers fun, not frantic.
"Can't we all just get along?": Three moms on surviving family gatherings
If you and your child feel misunderstood at family functions, you're not alone. Read our real-life insights and strategies.
Research Trends: Learning Disabilities and the Family
Parental stress and sibling rivalry are often mentioned as concerns among families raising kids with learning disabilities. Now we can learn what research reveals about LD's impact on the family.
A Daughter With LD Grows Up: An Excerpt From Laughing Allegra
Henry Ford's great-granddaughter tells a heartfelt and inspiring story about the struggle and triumph of raising a daughter with a learning disability.
Home Alone: Leaving Your Teen With LD and/or AD/HD Unsupervised
If leaving your teen unsupervised raises special concerns, these strategies may help manage the risks.
Top Tips For Dads Getting Involved With Kids who Struggle in School
All kids benefit from having their dads involved at home and school. This is especially true when a child has learning and/or attention problems. Learn how to make it happen!
How Learning Disabilities Affect a Child's Siblings
How does one child's learning problems affect his siblings? Dr. Betty Osman explains what can happen and how you can help.
