by Paul Rose | May 4, 2016 | Learning Disorders, Parenting, Teens
This year, approximately 80 percent of high school students will graduate. However, only 60 percent of children with special needs will get their diploma. And, this is an increase from previous years according to the U.S. Department of Education. In addition, stats...
by Paul Rose | Jan 26, 2016 | Learning Disorders
When faced with the possibility their child may have a learning disability (LD), parents are naturally concerned. Especially when trying to look into the future and visualizing how this may affect their struggles in school and life in general. Of course, it’s...
by Paul Rose | Sep 8, 2015 | Learning Disorders
Many people use the terms “school accommodations” and “school modifications” interchangeably. While there are similarities, they are not quite the same. Accommodations help students level the playing field by making adjustments to how they learn. On the other hand,...
by Paul Rose | Feb 10, 2015 | Learning Disorders
If your child is consistently struggling with school such as reading out loud, writing words on paper, or solving relatively easy math problems, this could indicate a learning disorder. If so, this doesn’t mean that your child isn’t smart. In fact, most kids...
by Paul Rose | Jul 2, 2013 | ADHD, Learning Disorders
Learning disorders and disabilities are frequently misdiagnosed as Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) in children because they share some of the same symptoms such as being easily distracted, displaying impulsive and/or disruptive behavior, and difficulty...
