Tip #57 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents (McKInley & Trombly) - Learning Differences

 


Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly.

#57

Learning Differences

 

The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings
can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind
 ~William James

 

If your child continually struggles with school, you may have wondered if perhaps she has a learning disability. You may have heard one of the many acronyms for the various differences or disabilities, such as ADD (attention deficit disorder), EI (emotionally impaired), or LD (learning disabled).

Before you assume the worst, step back and consider not only how much your child is struggling but also what you have done to help her. Would a tutor after school help her? How about an older sibling, aunt, or uncle working with her on difficult assignments? Can the teacher find any assistance for her after school or during recess?

If you feel you’ve exhausted all your resources, a talk with the teacher would be your next step. Ask her if she has noticed your child struggling as you have. Ask for more suggestions to help her. If you truly feel your child has a learning disability, ask the teacher if your child can be tested by a specialist/resource teacher. Resource teachers have tests available to help determine if there is a discrepancy between your child’s IQ and her achievement. Oftentimes, several different school personnel will get involved. You may even be asked to have a doctor evaluate her. Schedule a conference to talk in person with the resource teacher. Ask her about the procedures she uses and the process she follows to determine if your child has a learning disability. Then, discuss what happens if your child does have a learning disability.

If it is determined your child does have a learning difference, there are many things the classroom and resource teacher can adjust to help meet her needs. Modifying assignments to make them shorter, letting her use books on tape to support reading, even giving oral tests instead of written ones are all ways teachers can work with your child to provide the best opportunity for her to learn. She may even be able to provide you with an extra set of textbooks at home so that you can review the day’s lesson or possibly preview tomorrow’s with your child.

Remember that a teacher’s job is to provide all students with every resource possible to help them succeed. Many people are there to help.

 


     Cindy McKinley Alder                                            Patti Trombly

 

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