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Candace CortiellaDirector, The Advocacy Institute
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David Urion, M.D.Neurologist, Children's Hospital, Boston
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Gail Grodzinsky, Ph.D.Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Private Practice
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Cheryl Weinstein, Ph.D.Clinical Neuropsychologist, Private Practice
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Sheldon Horowitz, Ed.D.Director of Professional Services NCLD
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Asking the Experts
In the process of helping a child struggling to learn, parents and teachers often encounter a wide range of perspectives and opinions. In this section, experts representing a range of backgrounds and perspectives respond to a variety of frequently asked questions, some posed to us by visitors to the Misunderstood Minds Web site. Their responses illustrate many of the commonalities and differences among learning disability experts. We hope that their individual and collective responses will help parents begin to find the best route for their own child.
What is a learning disability? What are the different types of learning disabilities?
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What causes learning disabilities?
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What, if any, connections exist between learning disabilities? Do they have anything in common?
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Don't all people have some form of learning difficulty? Aren't learning disabilities simply a matter of degree?
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- Candace Cortiella
- Gail Grodzinsky, Ph.D.
- Sheldon Horowitz, Ed.D.
- David Urion, M.D.
- Cheryl Weinstein, Ph.D.
Are there early signs of learning disabilities?
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How can a parent determine if a child has a learning disability?
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What can parents do once their child is diagnosed? Where can they go for help?
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- Candace Cortiella
- Gail Grodzinsky, Ph.D.
- Sheldon Horowitz, Ed.D.
- David Urion, M.D.
- Cheryl Weinstein, Ph.D.
What kinds of medical, behavioral, and holistic treatments are available? What are the pros and cons of each type?
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- Candace Cortiella
- Gail Grodzinsky, Ph.D.
- Sheldon Horowitz, Ed.D.
- David Urion, M.D.
- Cheryl Weinstein, Ph.D.
What kinds of financial costs might parents face as they seek help for a child?
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What if parents live far away from the care their child needs? What can they do?
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What is an IEP, and what can parents expect from the IEP process?
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What can parents do if they feel a school system is not following their child's IEP?
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What can parents do when they believe their child is struggling in school but have been told the child does not qualify for special education?
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What are the pros and cons of having children repeat grades? Who is responsible for the decision to hold a child back?
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What should parents keep in mind when talking with a child about his or her learning disability?
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- Candace Cortiella
- Gail Grodzinsky, Ph.D.
- Sheldon Horowitz, Ed.D.
- David Urion, M.D.
- Cheryl Weinstein, Ph.D.
How might a parent's own learning disability impact how he or she responds to their child?
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What kinds of assistive technologies are available?
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What are researchers learning about the nature and treatment of learning disabilities? What research looks most promising?
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