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Activities Outside of School

Success outside of school

Help your child experience success and self-esteem in activities beyond the school walls.

Summer activities for kids with LD: Making wise choices

Figuring out the right balance of activities for your child is the key to a successful summer break.

Helping your child find a passion: One mother's story

A mother shares the lessons she learned while helping her son with a learning disability find hobbies he could put his heart into.

How My AD/HD Son Became a Splashing Success

Different strokes for different folks is the motto one mom adopted while helping her young son with AD/HD find his sport.

Discovering Nolan's Abilities

Meet a young boy with dyslexia whose hobby involves plumbing equipment and learn how his mom helps him focus on his strengths and maintain a positive outlook. 

Teens With LD: Finding a Summer Job

Having a summer job can help a teenager who struggles in school experience new success. One mother shares strategies that worked for her son.

Coaching Kids With LD and AD/HD in Sports

Work as a team! Coaching kids with LD and AD/HD in sports involves challenges and rewards for parents and coaches alike.

LD and the Arts

Participating in the arts can help kids with learning disabilities discover dynamic new ways of learning.

It Worked: From Cartwheels to College - A Lesson in Perseverance

A mom steps back and lets a caring gymnastics coach teach her daughter that persistence pays off.

Selecting a Summer Camp for a Child with Learning or Attention Problems

When searching for a summer camp, you'll want to start early, ask the right questions, and have a good grasp of your child's needs and interests.

 
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