Learning Disabilities in Early Childhood

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Early Childhood Education: Resources for Enhancing Early Development

Children’s brains develop most significantly from birth through six years of age. Use this Early Childhood Education Web Guide to find resources that can enhance young children’s social, emotional, physical and academic development.

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Early Childhood Development

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Family Involvement in Early Childhood Education

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Early Childhood Math and Technology Resources

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Promoting Early Childhood Literacy

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Learning Disabilities in Early Childhood

If you’re working with children who have special needs, whether as a parent or as a teacher, use this section to find valuable information on learning disabilities in early childhood.

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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) guarantees that all students with disabilities receive a free public school education designed to meet their special needs. Find out more about IDEA and who qualifies at the National Resource Center on ADIHD Web site.

Under IDEA, parents of kids with special needs can work with educators to create an Individualized Education Program (IEP). An IEP helps to tailor the curriculum to each child’s ability level.

For a list of helpful FAQs on special education laws, visit LD OnLine.

For more information on learning disabilities, visit the findingDulcinea Learning Disabilities Web Guide.

Top Sites for Learning Disabilities in Early Childhood

National Network for Child Care is a directory of links covering a range of topics including behavioral, physical, speech and language, and vision and hearing delays, to name a few. Find articles around the Web for specific developmental issues.

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New York University Child Study Center provides an A-to-Z disorder guide with thorough information on mental health disorders. Each entry includes an overview, related articles and a list of organizations around the U.S. that can help.

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