All People Who Are Interested In "Dyslexia"

posted 03/10/2010, comments (0)

Gay Marriage and the Rest of Us

My mother showed me this morning, an article about how gay marriage is now legal in Washington, DC. I always knew that one day it would happen; my mom had always told me that in forty years from now people are going to be thinking to themselves, "what were we thinking," as in not letting gay marriage being allowed. It just so happens that the... Read more

posted 03/09/2010, comments (0)

Ten Tips for Talking to Your Child's Teacher

When your child has special needs, no matter whether learning disabilities, emotional disorders or physical disabilities are present, chances are you will need to meet with your child's teacher on a regular basis. These meeting can seem intimidating and emotional to many parents. Keeping cool and remaining focused can mean the difference... Read more

posted 03/08/2010, comment (1)

Lonliness

No one else but a person with LD knows how sad and lonely it can be. Because of LD, I have difficulty being a friend. I am embarrassed asking what the tip should be when eating out.   I don't feel comfortable at people's houses and I don't like driving long distances. A lot of anxiety comes with LD.   Quinn is lucky that he is good... Read more

posted 03/02/2010, comment (1)

Dyslexia at age 4??? Please Help...

I have 2 boys(7&9) and 1 girl(4). My oldest child is Dyslexic and has ADD, both diagnosed in 1st grade. He takes ADD medication daily and tutoring(MTA Program) 45 mins everyday at his school. No LD with my middle child. But, I am seeing many of the delays in processing and memory in my 4yr old, many of the same things I saw with my first child... Read more

posted 02/22/2010, comment (1)

The Caregiver's Corner: "Taking a Break"

The best advice I have ever received about parenting my son who has learning disabilities and autism is to take good care of myself so that I can take good care of him.  It is so easy to be neglectful of yourself when you are the caretaker of a child who has special needs.  In an effort to always meet your child's needs there may be... Read more