Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Parents Corner

As children head back to school, parents once again shift their focus from the fun and freedom of summer, to the joys and concerns of their child’s learning years. Often, this comes with worries over your children’s emotional and educational development. Below we offer you some resources for parents, children, and adolescents who are navigating their way through these important years.

www.education.com (information and resources for parents on education and child/adolescent development)

www.ldonline.org (diagnostic information and resources for learning disabilities & ADHD)

www.ldanatl.org (Learning Disabilities Association of America)

www.ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities)

www.smartkidswithld.org (resources to empower parents of children with learning disabilities and ADHD)

www.chadd.org (Children & Adults Living With ADHD)

www.additudemag.com (resources for families & adults living with ADHD & learning disabilities)

www.tsa-usa.org (Tourette Syndrome Association - parent, child and teacher resources on Tourette Syndrome and related learning issues)

http://brainconnection.positscience.com (articles, resources and games related to how the brain works and how people learn)

www.pacer.org/bullying (bullying prevention resources for parents, children and teens)

www.worrywisekids.org/schools/index.html (recommendations and sample accommodations for children struggling with anxiety in school)

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