LD and ADHD Newsletter

Dear Parents,

Martin Luther King Day is January 21. Learn about this civil rights leader's accomplishments with some of our activities and printables.

Children with learning and other disabilities have special education rights. Discover more about navigating the legal system and what you can do to help your child.

Are your child's five senses giving him all the information they should be? Determine whether his responsiveness is up to par, and find out how to get help if it’s not.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Martin Luther King Day Fun
Celebrate Martin Luther King Day with these fun activities and printables.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Activities for Celebrating with Your Kids MLK Jr. Coloring Page From the Mountain Top: The Martin Luther King Jr. Quiz People of Peace Quiz

Martin Luther King Quiz for Parents Martin Luther King Quiz for Kids Brotherhood Book Postage Stamps More MLK Day Resources

Special Education Rights
Learn more from our experts about advocating for your child's rights.

Navigating the Legal System How Parents Can Advocate for Their Children Special-Education Rights and Parochial Schools ADHD and Special Education Qualifying for Special Education

Due Process Hearings School Is Violating Child's Rights LD and Evaluation Rights Education Rights Violated? Quiz: Differences Between Section 504 and IDEA More on Special Education and the Law

Sensory Integration
What is sensory integration, and what is your child's sensory portrait?

What Is Sensory Integration? Sensory Responsiveness Sensory Responsiveness: What's Normal and What Isn't Your Child's Sensory Portrait

Auditory Problems and Learning Vision Problems Taste and Smell Sensitivity Tactile Sensitivity Sensory Integration Issues: Getting Help More on Sensory Integration

Fun Facts Calendar for 2008
Print out our free fun facts calendar for 2008. This printable calendar is full of entertaining and interesting facts for every day of the year.

Can You Afford to Stay at Home?
Is it possible to raise a family on one income? Try our calculator to see whether your family can afford a stay-at-home parent.

		Join in this discussion on our Message Boards about a visually impaired learner: "My son has a visual impairment due to his CP. His sight is okay, but the way his brain has to process the information means his reading is slow. I am wondering if anyone has any hints, tips or strategies that work for them." — DonnaG

Children's Product & Toy Recalls
Stay informed and protect your child’s safety – find the latest product and toy recalls that have been announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Poll: IEP/504

How much say do you and/or your child have when the "team" is developing an IEP or 504 plan? Vote now. 49%  My input is crucial – often considered and used in the development of goals. 16%  I'm there, only because I have to be invited. My thoughts and concerns aren't important. 35%  The goals are written before the meeting is even set up. What did they want me here for?