10 Steps for Parents: If Your Child Has a Learning Disability (Colorin Colorado) (Available in Spanish)

Description:

If your child has been diagnosed with a learning disability, there are many things you can do to support him. Here are 10 ideas to get you started!

What you can do

1. Learn as much as you can about your child's disability

The more you know about your child's, the more you can help your child. Start with your school and your child's teacher, and continue your research on the web and with other professionals.

2. Learn about your rights

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) may also allow you to get certain services for your child from your school district. Your child might qualify to receive help from a specialist, or she might qualify to receive materials designed to match her needs. You can learn about your special education rights and responsibilities by requesting that the school give you — in your first language — a summary of legal rights.