Q&A: Your Questions About Learning Disabilities

from Thriving Kids Hosted by The Child Mind Institute

In this Thriving Kids Q&A, Dr. Dave Anderson explains how parents can recognize early signs of dyslexia, ADHD, and learning disabilities, advocate for school support, and protect their child’s self-esteem while they struggle academically. This episode offers practical guidance on evaluations, IEPs and 504 plans, reading intervention, ADHD treatment, and why early support can change a child’s trajectory. In this episode, we cover: · Early signs of dyslexia and learning disabilities · ADHD in kids and why it’s not just about trying harder · When to ask for a school evaluation · IEPs, 504 plans, and school accommodations · The emotional impact of academic struggles · How early intervention supports confidence and long-term success · What parents can do when teachers say a child will “grow out of it” Podcast Links · Understanding Dyslexia · Getting Support From Your Child’s School · Inside an Evaluation for Learning Disorders

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