Growing Up Gifted With AD/HD
Being bright and creative -- but having a mind that wanders and words that elude you -- create special challenges. One young girl describes her experience.
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Fostering Self Esteem and Success
A Senior Citizen Reflects on Her Lifelong Struggle With Dyslexia
A woman identified with dyslexia at age 76 reflects on her lifelong struggles and ultimate triumph.
Spinning in My Head
A seventh grader with a learning disability explains how he gets into the "good zone" when things are "spinning in his head."
Growing Up With Dyslexia: How I Learned to Succeed
A high school senior with learning difficulties inspires hope by telling his personal story of using determination and drive to overcome his challenges.
Kids’ Thoughts about Moving to the Next Grade in School
With insight and humor, kids describe their feelings about moving into the upper elementary grades.
The Relationship between Giftedness and Learning Problems in Children
A child who excels in some areas and lags in others requires special assessment — and extra care.
Self-Esteem in Children
How self-esteem and its various definitions affects all aspects of a child's life -- especially in kids with learning difficulties.
How Can Parents Spot Low Self-Esteem in their Children?
An expert describes the signs and symptoms of low self-esteem in kids -- and how to spot them in your child.
How Can Parents Nurture Resilience in Their Children?
Learn about qualities that allow kids to bounce back from adversity -- and how to nurture that type of resilience in your child.
Building My Son's Self-Esteem
When my child was identified with LD, I worried about how I was going to build and maintain his self-esteem.
