One in 5 children has a learning disability. That means their brain processes information differently from their more neurotypical peers. This difference isn’t a question of intelligence, but rather ...

Laura Lemle watched how some teachers didn’t always understand how to teach her daughter, who has nonverbal learning disability. Some were incredibly empathetic, others were not. Special education ...

Making friends at the start of a new school year can be scary for kids such as Trae Bruns, a fifth grader in Troy, Illinois. Trae has a genetic disorder and physical differences, and he doesn’t always ...

WESTLAKE, Ohio -- Families seeking support and resources for children who have learning disabilities found a beacon of hope at the recent provider showcase organized by Connecting for Kids, held at ...

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A program at UNMC’s Monroe-Meyer Institute is teaching kids life-long skills, all while having a lot of winter fun.

Terri Joyce of Cinnaminson, New Jersey, believed that her son belonged in a kindergarten classroom that included students with and without disabilities. The year before, as a 4-year-old, he happily ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — It was obvious to Christine Smith Olsey that her son was not doing well at school, despite educators telling her to leave it to the experts. The second-grade student stumbled over ...

My most recent car accident happened about two weeks ago. Luckily, it was a minor one (this time), but what it lacked in physical wreckage it made up for in searing humiliation. If only my driving ...

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