https://www.understanding-learning-disabilities.com/parents-blog.html Helpful information for parents who have learned for the first time that their child has a learning disability. en-us IEP advocacy Sat, 28 Jul 2018 03:15:19 -0400 Sat, 28 Jul 2018 03:15:19 -0400 understanding-learning-disabilities.com https://www.understanding-learning-disabilities.com/special-education-law.html238cba42ab3b77eeb9764752e22d8f58Special education law empowers parents with rights that supercede those of the school, parents learn to make a difference in the IEPs Tue, 30 May 2017 12:36:30 -0400 https://www.understanding-learning-disabilities.com/90775c85a90afd8d32b16daed8003213A guide to understanding learning disabilities and the role of parents in designing their childs special education. 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Children of more actively involved parents become better learners. Here is how to do it ..... 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Insider secreats that all successful parents employ. Involved parents rear more successful children. Suggestions for working parents. Tue, 25 Sep 2012 21:30:38 -0400 https://www.understanding-learning-disabilities.com/contact-the-author.htmla6faec45ba1531fde2b62eaae60d7cd2Contact Etta Brown: California Psychologist and author of Learning Disabilities: Understanding the Problem and Managing the Challenges Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:02:42 -0400 https://www.understanding-learning-disabilities.com/contact-us-alternatives.htmlfe1f36adec1323b92e645af6c9bd021cContact us about our parent guide and free advocacy information Thu, 8 Sep 2011 16:51:37 -0400