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Grade Retention and School Failure - Is Grade Retention Right for Your Child?
If your child has been performing poorly in school, his teachers will likely begin considering whether he should be retained at his grade level during the spring semester. Learn about grade retention, why it happens, and how to determine if it is the right choice 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.

How are Learning Disabilities Diagnosed?
Read about the process of learning disability assessment and diagnosis in public schools.

Dual-Diagnosis - Practices for Serving Dually-Diagnosed Students
Learn practices for assessing and working with dually diagnosed students, also called twice exceptional, with learning disabilities in special education programs.

Facts on Underachievement - Why Students With LDs Underachieve in School
Many students with learning disabilities struggle in their area of weakness, but did you know they often perform below their potential in subjects where they have no disability? Learn about underachievement among students with learning disabilities, its signs, causes, and what you can do about it.

Understanding Dyslexia: Definition, Characteristics, and Diagnosis Part 1
Learn basic information about Dyslexia, a learning disability affecting reading and writing. This is the first article in a coming series exploring this disorder and its treatment.

Understanding Dyslexia: Teaching Strategies - Part 2
Learn basic information about Dyslexia, a learning disability affecting reading and writing. This is the second article in a coming series exploring this disorder and its treatment.

Best Practices in Educational Programing for Students with Brain Injuries
Brain inury is a serious problem in the US, and the numbers continue to rise. Learn about brain injuries and the learning disabilities they can cause. Find strategies and best practices for planning for educational programs.

Understanding Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD)
Explore attention deficits. Learn about common effects of attention disorders and what it is like for students who have them.

Special Education on About.com
Learn about Special Education Programs and educational disabilities.