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According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities, almost 2.0 million school-aged children in the US are classified as having specific learning disabilities and receive some kind of special education support. They are approximately 5% of all school-aged children in public schools. (Statistic taken from http://www.ncld.org/) | |
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Signs of a Learning Disability
When a child has a learning disability, he or she:
- may not understand what he or she reads
- may learn language late and have a limited vocabulary
- may have trouble understanding jokes
+Read about more signs
Child Development Milestones
Having a understanding of key child developmental milestones makes it easier to identify developmental disabilities as they may occur. We have provided two good websites that outline a what development milestones parents should be watching for in their children. These websites should be used as references for parents. Please remember to talk to your health care provider regarding your child and their developmental health.
www.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_par_agebasedhandouts
www.ebeanstalk.com/milestones.php |
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Hello Friends of Prevention,
As parents it is important to remember that each and every child is unique and that children develop at their own pace and to a different capacity. Child development is on a continuum from great achievement to developmental disability. According to the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, as many as 1 in 5 people in the United States has a learning disability while as many as 3 in 100 people in the US have an intellectual disability. It is hard for parents to know whether their child is developing at the expected level for children their age. By understanding key developmental milestones, it is easier for parents to identify developmental disabilities.
This month’s newsletter will focus on children with disabilities, from learning disablities to physical disabilties. According to the US Census, 18 percent of the United States population has some form of disability. It is important for us to recognize people with disabilities as having their own strengths and weaknesses, just as everyone else. We must strive to create an inclusive environment.
We have put together a great resource for parents with children with disabilities and for the rest of the community that interact with children and provide ongoing support to parents and children alike, including tips on how to recognize a disability, information on autism, and an article on disability etiquette.
Enjoy!
James M. Hmurovich
President and CEO |
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Often we are apprehensive to speak or help a person with a disability for fear of offending that person. The United Spinal Association created a "Disability Etiquette" document, including terminology tips, how to assist someone in a wheelchair, what to say or not to say to someone who is blind, and many more tips. +Read More |
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Autism is a difficult disorder to understand because of the many viewpoints, statistics, and ideas that surround it. According to the National Association of Autism, "Autism impacts the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction, communication skills, and cognitive function." Autism currently affects 1 in 150 people in the United States.
We have created a list of resources, to help connect you with useful information to better understand Autism, whether you are a parent, a friend, or a neighbor to someone with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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