As a parent, we are faced with many questions when raising our children. Many of these questions have to do with how our children are performing in school, learning difficulties, behaviors, and social skills. With all the information available on the internet, a website that is a great tool for parents exploring those topics is ldonline.org. This website is packed with information that is useful to parents, students, and teachers. Here is a small snapshot of what you will find at ldonline.org.
LD Online gives parents some basic information about learning disabilities, common signs to look for, what to do if you think your child may have a disability, parenting tips, etc. There is even a section for adults with learning disabilities, tips for how to work toward college, and helpful information for adults transitioning from school to work.
Did you ever wonder if your child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? At ldonline.org, there are links to symptoms of ADHD, what causes ADHD, examples of other disorders that could accompany it, how the family unit works with ADHD, how to treat it, tips to help your ADHD child in school, etc.
LD Online offers hundreds of articles, reviewed by experts, that you can peruse though to learn about a specific topic. Just a few from the vast list of topics include: Behavior and Social Skills, Accommodations/Modifications for Students in the Classroom and at Home, Self-esteem and Stress Management, Study Skills, English Language Learners and LD, Understanding Processing Deficits, etc.
You will find a section located on the Media tab that shares videos from Learning Disability experts, offers teaching strategies when working with learning disabled children, and shares examples of technology for all children to use. Additionally, there is a section titled “Finding Help” where you can seek expert advice and find a selection of professional resources in to assist parents.
If you have concerns about your child, this may be a great resource for you. First and foremost, don’t hesitate to consult with your child’s teacher, the school counselor, and/or medical professionals so your son/daughter can learn to their full potential!
By: Cathy Scoblic
Special Education Teacher
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