Alexander Graham Bell, Walt Disney, and Winston Churchill all had learning disabilities. Think about how each of them has influenced the world today; including the creation of the telephone, the magic of Disney, and the strategic skills and persistence necessary to win a war. It is important to keep in mind that because your child is diagnosed as learning disabled, does not mean he/she is incapable. All of these men are remembered for their great accomplishments and with your help your child will do great things as well.

Often, children with learning disabilities compensate for their difficulty with strength in other skills. Additionally, they are usually difficult to detect, simply because they will hide their difficulties. As a parent you have to keep a close watch in order to insure that your child is provided with early detection and remediation. Keep in mind that you want to provide as much support as possible.  A red flag for detection will be that your child will complain of schoolwork and receive poorer grades than his/her peers.

With help from psychologists, and other specialists, the difficulties encountered by learning disabled children and teens can be decreased. Often times, children with learning disabilities have concomitant issues with speech, language and/or hearing. Therefore a speech and language evaluation is highly recommended. Please feel free to consult with us at Speech Therapy Center to identify, remediate and educate your child to reach his/her full potential.

Keep in mind, that people who have suffered from various disabilities have accomplished wonderful things. Please do not limit your children. It is your job to inspire them to grow and inspire others with their talents!

To see more historical figures who have been diagnosed with learning disabilities, check out:

http://dyslexiamylife.org/who_els.html

Another great website all parents should read concerning learning disabilities is:

http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/learning/learning_disabilities.html