Rafael, Sam, and Kris are in the tenth grade. Assessments for LD show that all three need help with reading and writing. Rafael reads at a sixth-grade level. He understands most of what he reads, but he has trouble reading big words with lots of syllables. He likes to write on a computer, and with the help of a spell-checker, his teacher reports that he does well. Sam reads at a fourth-grade level…
T o pass history tests, Dora knew that she needed to take lots of notes.
N o matter how hard he tried, Frank couldn't seem to make friends. He went out of his way to ask other guys at school about a test or sports, but they soon moved away when he started talking to them. “What am I doing wrong?” he asked his counselor. “I was watching you the other day, Frank, and I think you are having a hard time knowing when to talk and when to keep quie…
Beal, Eileen.
Things that a student needs to be successful; for example, untimed tests and audiotaped books.
“I hate the kids in my school, and I hate school, too,” said Ray. He slammed his books on the kitchen table. “Tell me about it,” said his mom as she handed him a soda. “It's the same old thing. Some of the kids call me names like ‘Retard’ or ‘Stupid,’ and my teacher says if I just tried harder I could learn. But I DO try. I just…
B ecause of Tom, the camping trip was a night mare for everyone in the family.
Schoolwork is hard for many young people, and reading and writing can be hardest of all.
Nonprofit organization conducts programs and provides information in both English and French on learning disabilities.
W arren is captain of the football team and one of the most popular guys in his high school.