Heard on The LDA Podcast In this episode, Dr. Vincent Alfonso, psychologist and Professor in the School of Education at Gonzaga University, discusses why early, accurate identification is so important, what…
Early Childhood
8 Signs your Child may have a Learning Disability, National Institute of Health
In addition to 8 signs of a learning disability, this site has resources on specific learning disabilities as well.
How Can we Help Kids with Self-Regulation? Child Mind Institute
This guide defines self-regulation and emotional dysregulation, explains how to teach self-regulation skills, and more.
How to Help Kids with Memory Issues, Child Mind Institute
By Rae Jacobson, writer and content engagement specialist at the Child Mind Institute.
Days of Summer Fun with Your Early Childhood Learner
If a child has a learning disability, summer months can be thought of as a period of relaxation away from academics and learning. Although, it is also important to remember…
Early Childhood Intervention Makes a Difference
Parents are their child’s first teachers. Understanding what their child must have to grow, learn and thrive can be a tremendous learning process for every parent. Much is known about…
Starting School: Ages 3 to 8
by Meg Carroll, Early Childhood Education Committee Time to start school? For the first time? For a new academic year? Truth be told, there are at least a few students…
Early Childhood Committee Targets National Concerns
Finally Congress and some state and local leaders are starting to understand the importance of early childhood education. Equal access to quality early childhood education is a different matter and…
The Third-Grade Reader
by Margaret Blood and Richard Weissbourd State education officials recently trumpeted gains in 10th-grade MCAS scores, while headlines warned that 6,000 high school seniors have not yet passed the science…
What is an Individualized Family Service Plan?
After your young child’s evaluation is complete and he or she is found eligible for early intervention services, you, as parents, and a team will meet to develop a written…
