Articles tagged with Learning Differences

A College Student's Guide to Disability Support Services

A College Student's Guide to Disability Support Services

With all of the resources available at your college or university, it can be overwhelming knowing just where to find the support you’re seeking. The disability support services office, also called accessibility services, is available for college students who can benefit from additional assistance addressing learning differences and other related needs. Regardless of whether you’ve previously had an IEP or a 504 plan, the disability support services department at your school can provide the benefits and support you need. Are you looking for individualized support at your college or university? Keep reading to discover a college stu ... Read More About A College Student's Guide to Disability Support Services

A Parent's Guide to ADHD

A Parent's Guide to ADHD

While there are many reasons a child may face educational challenges, ADHD (or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is one diagnosis that may hinder a student’s ability to pay attention at home or in the classroom, as well as to reach their full academic potential. As a parent striving to understand ADHD, it can be very useful to recognize the signs associated with ADHD and to establish ways to promote your child’s academic and personal success. If your child has recently been diagnosed with ADHD, continue reading below for a brief parent’s guide to ADHD. ADHD symptoms According to the CDC, the average age for an ADHD ... Read More About A Parent's Guide to ADHD

IEPs vs. 504 Plans: How Do They Differ?

IEPs vs. 504 Plans: How Do They Differ?

When working toward the academic and socioemotional success of your student, it’s important to find appropriate support strategies. For students with learning differences, there are two in-school options that can provide the assistance your student may need: an IEP or a 504 plan. At their core, both IEPs and 504 plans exist to help students access academic accommodations. Each option is intended to protect and support students with learning differences and to allow them to thrive academically. However, IEPs and 504 plans differ in many ways, including the qualifications that must be met in order to utilize each and the implementation of ... Read More About IEPs vs. 504 Plans: How Do They Differ?

3 Benefits of Tutoring for Students With Learning Differences

3 Benefits of Tutoring for Students With Learning Differences

Every student is different—and so are the ways in which they learn best. As the parent of a student with special learning needs, you may be struggling to find the support and resources that will allow them to feel properly equipped for success, as well as to flourish as a student and an individual. Tutoring is one tool that parents can use to help their students with learning differences gain the academic confidence they deserve. The benefits of tutoring for students with learning differences include an individualized experience that is tailored to your child’s unique learning style, the opportunity to develop greater confidence, ... Read More About 3 Benefits of Tutoring for Students With Learning Differences