LD and ADHD Newsletter

Dear Parents,

If your child has special needs, federal education laws give you the right to participate in the creation of your child's Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). Learn about evaluations for special education services, find out what to expect during the IEP process, and get tips to help you prepare.

Autumn is here! The leaves are changing and the weather is crisp. Head outdoors and hike a nature trail, go apple picking, or even soar in a hot air balloon! Also, try our colorful crafts, leaf press projects, and printable pages.

Children with learning disabilities may experience anxiety when they face academic frustrations or social stresses. Discover simple strategies to help minimize your child's anxiety and relieve homework worries and stress during tests.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Individualized Education Plans
Learn how to create a useful IEP, understand the IEP process, and communicate effectively.

The IEP Cycle IEP Team Members Special Education Evaluations What to Include in an IEP: The Elements Classroom Modifications for Students with ADD/ADHD Nine Rules of Thumb for Parents

Building Bridges Between Home and School Q&A: The IEP and Test Accommodations IEP Conflict Resolution Confused by IEP, IDEA, and 504 More IEP Resources

Autumn Activities
Discover colorful crafts, fall foliage trails, and autumn activities for the whole family.

November Daily Calendar of Activities Fall Sponge Paintings Haunted Maze Printable Autumn Leaves Scrapbook Spooky Word Search Follow the Foliage Trail

Outdoor Activities for Families Apple Candlesticks Fall Recipes - Maple Snickerdoodles Dried Flowers & Leaves More Autumn Activities

Anxiety & Stress Management
Find stress management techniques, expert advice, and helpful tips for your child.

Stressed Out Kids: Learning to Deal with Life's Ups and Downs Q&A: Is It LD or the Change of School? Good Stress Challenge for Kids with ADD Stress and Kids Fifth-Grader Suffers from Homework Stress

Coping with Stress in the Family Q&A: Stress During Tests Stress Worksheet Behavior Makeover: Anxiety More on Stress

Looking for Expert Advice?
From breastfeeding to college counseling, our experts have the answers. Search by keyword and/or select a category, and read advice related to your concern.

		Join in this discussion on our Message Boards about repeating first grade: "My son...has been struggling all year with reading, which often affects other subjects. Part of me feels he needs to stay back another year....part of me says that would hurt him too much." — Jeanne

Halloween Recipes Slideshow
Autumn flavors, kids' favorites, and some creepy surprise recipes are just the ticket for a Halloween celebration.

NameLab

		Find the right name for your baby, read fun facts about your own name, and get to know some of the wackiest celebrity baby names in the FamilyEducation NameLab. Fame-O-Names Family Name History Renamer Name Lists Baby Name Quizzes How to Name a Baby

Time for a Break
Take a well-deserved break from your busy day at Mom's Coffee Break™. This is the place to unwind with games, puzzles, and comics.

Activities Center

		Our Activities Center is brand-new! Find hundreds of activities for you and your kids to enjoy together. Search by age range and activity type, such as arts & crafts, seasonal, or puzzles & games. You'll find everything you could want to entertain and educate, all in one place.