Local Dyslexia Resources
Is your child exhibiting signs of dyslexia and you want to get them tested? Or maybe they were already diagnosed and you're looking for ways to get extra help? The…
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Dyslexia: Signs and Support
Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability which results in difficulty with reading, spelling, writing and pronouncing words. Children with dyslexia can struggle to succeed academically, which makes it important for…
Benchmark School
Admits children who have been identified as having a learning difference, an auditory processing deficit, or a perceptual difficulty. Other students have been identified as having dyslexia, being reading disabled or learning disabled, or exhibiting ADD/ADHD.
The College School at the University of Delaware
For children in grades 1-8 with learning differences (i.e. auditory processing, written expression, dyslexia). Small class sizes; individualized, highly structured programs designed to help students return to traditional classrooms; strong academic curriculum; highly integrated technology; nurturing & supportive laboratory environment.
Guide to Schools of the Delaware Valley
At-a-glance indexes enable parents to view pertinent regional school facts and compare schools by locations and type of education. These lists refer to In-Depth School Profiles for participating schools which include details on tuition, enrollment and upcoming open house dates.
One-Stop Pediatric Care
Physical and mental health impact one another and recently, there’s been a move to patient-centered pediatric care. For children experiencing anxiety, behavior problems or more significant mental disorders each year, timely access to a mental health professional can alleviate a serious issue.
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Beyond Learning Differences
If you suspect your child has a learning difference, the best place to start is by seeking the opinion of a medical or educational professional.
Tools to Build Kids' Self-Advocacy Skills
What parents can do to guide students with special needs to know how to ask for support when needed
New Accessibility Features for Kindle E-Readers for Readers with Visual Impairments or Dyslexia
Read an announcement from Amazon on the new features on their Kindle e-readers that will allow more readers to enjoy the user experience.
Kids' Books About Special Needs
Picture and chapter books that teach kids what it's like to have autism, ADHD, a physical disability or other special need
Dyslexia: Fix the Disconnect
Defining and diagnosing dyslexia helps parents and schools connect to help kids with learning differences succeed. Plus, New Jersey's new dyslexia laws.
Does Your Child Have Dyslexia?
Here are warning signs that your child might have dyslexia, a reading disbility that affects 15-20 percent of the U.S. population.