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Infancy and Early Childhood - Early Signs of Learning Disabilities

Read about the signs of early disabilities in infants and young children, and learn about tests, assessments, and early intervention programs for young children. Learn about learning disability issues related to infancy and early childhood., and find strategies, games, and resources to help your baby or toddler learn.
Refer Your Child for Assessment - Making Referral for Special Education Testing
If you suspect your child has a learning disability, learn how to begin the referral process and what it involves. Find out how to make a referral for your child.
Tips to Recognize Early Signs of Learning Disabilities
Learning disabilities are usually not diagnosed until students have been in school for about two years, but there are often early signs parents may notice. More importantly, there are also strategies and resources that can help.
What to Expect at the IEP Team Meeting - Understanding IEP Team Meetings
IEP Team meetings are an important part of your child's special education program. Learn what to expect during IEP team meetings and how you can actively participate in this important decision making process to strengthen your child's special education program.
Most Common Birth Defects
Read about common birth defects and their effects on child development and learning.
Many Birth Defects that Cause Learning Disabilities are Preventable
Many birth defects that cause learning disabilities are preventable. Learn about different types of disabilities and the risk factors that may cause them. Find information on how to improve your chances of delivering a healthy baby and preventing later difficulties in school.
How Folate Can Help Prevent Birth Defects
Learn about the importance of Folate as a support to help prevent birth defects and potentially reduce the incidence of related learning disabilities.
Biting and Speech and Language Delays Among Young Children
Learn about biting among toddlers and preschool aged children with speech and language delays. Learn why this behavior can occur and what can be done to stop it.
Ending Arguments and Backtalk - Are You Helping Your Child Argue with You?
Read about how you may be helping your toddler argue with you. Even the best of parents can fall into this snare. Find out how to avoid it.
Is Left Handedness a Sign of Problems - Understanding Left Handedness
Learn about left handedness in young children, what causes it, and most importantly, find out when it may be a sign of early learning disabilities.
Ways to Accommodate Parents of English Language Learners
Learn ways schools can help parents of English Language Learners (ELL) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students communicate more effectively with schools. Learn about the importance of translation services and practical ways they can be provided at your school, no matter where you are!
ADHD in Preschoolers and Toddlers
If your child is more hyperactive than others, you may be concerned that Attention Deficit Activity Disorder (ADHD) may be a factor. Learn about early indicators of the disorder.
Things to Know About Lying in Toddlers and Young Children
Learn about lying behavior among older toddlers and young children. Explore why it occurs and ways to address it.
Successful Preschool Transitions - Managing Preschool Transition
Transitioning your child into preschool is an exciting time that can also be stressful. Learn what you can expect as your child transitions into preschool and what you can do to make the transition go more smoothly for both of you.
Early Math Skills from Preschool Through Kindergarten - Early Math Curriculum
Explore math early math curriculum in preschool and kindergarten years. Learn what to expect in your child's development and how that impacts learning of early math concepts.
Precursors to Reading
Infancy and toddlerhood are amazing periods of growth and development. Learn to recognize the signs of your child's emerging ability to read.
Early Reading
Explore reading and literacy in early childhood. Learn how to support your child's learning in this exciting period.
Ready, Set, Go! | From Preschool to Kindergarten
Learn about transitioning your child from preschool to kindergarten and how you can make the move go smoothly.
Encouraging Your Child's Language : A Foundation for Literacy
Learn about the importance of early language development and how you can help your child.
Early Literacy - Reading to Very Young Children
Sure, reading is critical to a child's success and development and we know experts advise us to start reading to babies as early as six months. But no one said it would be easy! Learn about the importance of reading to your young child and what to do when the going gets tough.
Early Literacy - Reading to Your Child
Reading with your child can be a good way to develop her appreciation for reading throughout her life. Learn more about the importance of reading with and to your child.
Encouraging Your Child's Language Development
You can help your child develop early language skills. Learn more about early language development.

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