Learning Disabilities and Charity - Learning Disabilities
It came to my attention recently that some people with learning disabilities may need more than direction to get the services they need and deserve, particularly when shopping or in public places. What they may need the most is our charity in ... [... more]
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Other Strengths when Challenged - Learning Disabilities
If we look at children and students individually, we can see both strengths and weaknesses. Let's dwell on students' strong points to nurture self esteem and bring forward their best qualities. Emphasizing strong points can help children reach a ... [... more]
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Midway through the school year is a good time to assess how your child with learning disabilities is doing in specifics, and in general. How is your child's health? Is he showing signs of stress at home or in school? Is her growth curve ... [... more]
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Nurturing Abilities in Kids with Challenges - Learning ...
Here are some ways to help your kids discover their natural abilities when they have learning disabilities in some area or areas, and having found their special abilities, then nurturing that development. Go with your child on outings on a ... [... more]
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Organize resources
Kids with learning disabilities may need their mentors to go the extra mile for them along the way to building what society calls a successful life. Mentors include parents and other family members such as aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents; ... [... more]
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Some Tips for Parents of Challenged Children - Learning ...
Do you wonder what you can do at home to build your child's self esteem and even help them learn how to take care of themselves and grow into society? Take time to find out your child's strength and what they are good at and promote their study ... [... more]
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Helping Kids with Challenges Make Friends - Learning ...
Practicing social skills, especially being friendly, helps kids with learning disabilities make friends. Friendliness leads to friendship for people of all ages. Here are some ways for kids to practice being friendly: Join a club with kids of ... [... more]
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Create an Inviting Educational Space at Home - Learning ...
Beginning when my kids were preschoolers we set aside one of the bedrooms as a workspace for the kids to do their creative projects. As they moved into school this room became a kid's library and learning center. Of course that was before ... [... more]
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Stress buster techniques
Being supportive does not mean making a decision for another. Rather, it means giving a listening ear, and calmly giving feedback in the form of restating the issues behind what is perhaps being emotionally expressed. We are called on to be ... [... more]
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Shopping Trips Can Be Educational - Learning Disabilities
Every time we go into a store and make a purchase we are using language, communication, and math skills. This is a great opportunity for your child with learning disabilities in math or language areas to get some 2nd hand practice by watching ... [... more]
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Vocational or Academics for Challenged Teens - Learning ...
Depending on the limitations of a particular learning disability, is it wise to try to make every child learn academic concepts? If studying abstract concepts causes frustration and feelings of low self esteem, why not teach vocational skills ... [... more]
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Walking and Talking with Kids - Learning Disabilities
Taking a walk with your kids is a perfect opportunity to discuss what is going on in their lives, and how they feel about life, too. Including your child with learning disabilities on your walk gives him the chance to communicate in a natural way ... [... more]
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