Help for Children with Learning Struggles, ADHD, & Dyslexia

Practical, real-world help for parents and educators supporting children who learn differently.

Whether you’re writing an IEP, choosing curriculum for homeschooling, struggling with reading challenges, or trying to better understand how your child learns—you’re in the right place.

Start Here — What Do You Need Help With?

🟢 I need help with an IEP:

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by IEP meetings, goals, or paperwork, start here for clear, practical guidance.

  • How to Write effective PLAAFP (Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance) statements
  • See Real examples of IEP goals for reading, writing, and more
  • Learn How to create goals that actually help and measure your child’s progress

👉 Start here:

IEP Present Levels of Performance Tips
Example IEP Goals for Reading
Example IEP Goals for Written Expression
Basic IEP Training

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🔵 I’m homeschooling a child with ADHD or dyslexia

Choosing the right curriculum and approach can feel overwhelming—you don’t have to figure it out alone.

  • Best homeschool curriculum options for different learning needs
  • Honest insights into popular programs
  • How to adapt homeschooling for your child

👉 Start here:

Best Homeschool Curriculum for ADHD or Dyslexia
Overcoming Learning Disabilities Through Homeschooling
Is Lindamood Bell Worth the Money?
Homeschooling Category on this Website

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🟣 My child is struggling with reading

If reading is a daily struggle, there *are* proven approaches that can help.

  • Evidence-based reading programs
  • Orton-Gillingham and structured literacy approaches
  • Free reading tests and tools

👉 Start here:

Proven Reading Programs
SPIRE Orton-Gillingham Reading Program Review
Free Reading Tests
Reading Category on this website
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🟠 I want to understand how my child learns

Sometimes the biggest breakthrough comes from understanding *how* your child processes information.

  • Learning styles and what they mean in real life
  • Visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactile learning
  • Multiple intelligences and strengths-based learning

👉 Start here:

Dunn and Dunn Learning Styles Model
VAKT (Visual Auditory Kinesthetic Tactile) Learning Styles
Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Learning Styles
Learning Styles Category on this website
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 🔴 I need help with testing, evaluation, or learning challenges

If you’re trying to understand test results, processing issues, or learning differences, this section will help clarify things.

  • Comparing major standardized tests
  • Understanding memory and processing speed
  • Making sense of evaluation results

👉 Start here:

Stanford Versus Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) Which is Best
Memory and Processing Speed as Brain Based Cognitive Issues
Comprehensive Evaluation for Specific Learning Disabilities
Testing & Evaluation Category on this website
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If you’re not sure where to start, these are some of the most widely used and helpful resources on this site:

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Why This Site Exists

Helping a child with learning challenges can feel overwhelming, confusing, and at times discouraging.

This site was created to make that path clearer.

You’ll find practical strategies, straightforward explanations, and real-world guidance—without unnecessary jargon—so you can make informed decisions and help your child move forward with confidence.

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You’re not alone in this—

The right tools and understanding can make a meaningful difference. You CAN help your child succeed with learning! By being HERE researching ways to help your child overcome learning struggles, you’re already heading in the right direction. As your child’s consistent advocate, you WILL make a difference in your child’s ability to succeed!