1. Special Education Information
Does your child struggle in school? Does he or she dread reading out loud, writing an essay, or tackling a math problem?. If a certain area is consistently problematic, your child may have a learning disorder.
Learning disabilities, or learning disorders, are an umbrella term for a wide variety of learning problems. This does not mean that your child is lazy or dumb. They’re probably as smart as everyone else. But their brains are wired differently.
Simply put, children and adults with learning disabilities see, hear, and understand things differently. This can lead to trouble with learning new information and skills.

2. Special Education Information
This presentation contains information on three learning disorders: Dyslexia, ADHD, and Autism.
Under each of these topics, you will find information for parents, teachers, and students concerning that topic.
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3. Special Education Information Table of Content
Dyslexia
ADHD
Autism

4. Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a common condition that affects the way the brain processes written and spoken language.
It is primarily associated with trouble reading. But it can also affect writing, spelling and even speaking.
People with dyslexia can still understand complex ideas. Sometimes they just need more time to process the information, or the information needs to be presented in a different format other than reading.
Dyslexia is a lifelong condition.

5. Dyslexia
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6. Parents - What you can do at home
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Read out loud every day
Tap into your child’s interests- find reading material on topics of interest
Use audiobooks
Look for apps and other high-tech help
Observe and take notes- look for patterns or triggers that you can work around
Focus on effort, not outcome
Make your home reader friendly
Boost confidence
Connect with other parents

7. Teachers - How you can help
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Learn about dyslexia
Set aside a quiet area in the classroom
Place analog and digital clocks next to each other
Write out the homework and projects on the board daily
Don’t require a student with dyslexia to read aloud
Find different ways for students to display their knowledge of a subject
Use multi-sensory lessons
Work with students individually

8. Students – Homework Tips
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Break a big project into smaller chunks or pieces
Do what’s due first
Don’t fall into the “no homework tonight” trap
Outline a task before you start
After you’ve completed a writing assignment, record yourself or someone else reading it so you can use it to study from
Sign up for audiobooks
Work in a quiet place with few distractions
Use a computer program that will type what you say

9. ADHD
Attention Deficiency/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a biological condition that makes it hard for many children to sit still and concentrate.
This is a lifelong condition. The symptoms may change over time, but you never outgrow it.
There are three types of ADHD
Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation: Kids with this type of ADHD have symptoms of hyperactivity and feel the need to move constantly. They also struggle with impulse control.
Predominantly Inattentive Presentation: Kids with this type of ADHD have difficulty paying attention. They’re easily distracted but don’t have issues with impulsivity or hyperactivity. This is sometimes referred to as attention-deficit disorder (ADD)
Combined Presentation: This is the most common type of ADHD. Kids who have it show all the symptoms described above.

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11. Parents – What you can do at home
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Learn as much as possible about the type of ADHD your child has
Set schedules and stick to them
Provide easy ways to organize
Develop a system of reminders
Be consistent

12. Teachers – how you can help
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Seat the student with ADHD away from windows and doors
Give instructions one at a time, and repeat as necessary
If possible, work on the most difficult material early in the day
Use visuals such as charts and pictures
Color code materials for different topics to help the student organize the information
Show the student how to use a pointer or bookmark to track the words written on the page

13. Students – Homework Tips
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Study in a room with no distractions – no music, television or computer games
Find a study buddy
Stay organized: use a planner with a schedule of due dates for assignments and the description of the assignment.
Break down each assignment into smaller chunks
Take breaks

14. Autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a group of complex neurodevelopment disorders characterized by repetitive and characteristic patterns of behavior and difficulties with social communication and interaction. The symptoms are present from early childhood and affect daily functioning.
ASD occurs in every racial and ethnic group, and across all socioeconomic levels. However, boys are significantly more likely to develop ASD than girls. The latest analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 in 68 children has ASD.

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16. Parents – What you can do at home
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Learn more about autism
Try to understand your child’s behavior – remember your child is not trying to embarrass you
Talk to your child’s doctors and therapists about a cohesive treatment plan
Provide sensory input
Take pride and joy in your child’s success
Modify your child’s environment for safety
Find ways to have fun

17. Teachers – How you can help
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Tailor expectations to the child instead of following a rigid lesson plan
Use pictures when teaching – many autistic children learn visually
Incorporate special or familiar objects into the lesson – if the child is interested in a certain object (trains) use that object when teaching counting or creating examples
Follow a classroom routine
Keep instructions simple
Give verbal and written instructions
Teach based on the child’s learning preference

18. Students – Homework Tips
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Have a set time and location to study
Remove distractions such as television, video game, and music
Check your homework assignment to ensure you are doing the correct assignment
Ask for help if you need it
Take breaks