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Advocacy

Children who have difficulty with reading or school need parents who will go to bat for them. Parents know their kids best and care the most. Being an advocate for your child often means learning new terms, knowing your rights, and not giving up on making sure your child gets the help he or she needs in order to have the best opportunity to succeed. See the articles below and those in the Special Education section to get stated. Also visit our sister web site LD OnLine.

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Advocating for Your Preschool Child
By: National Center for Learning Disabilities (2009)

Taking a Closer Look: My Child's Academic Success
By: U.S. Department of Education (2008)

Having Your Child Tested for Learning Disabilities Outside of School
By: Reading Rockets (2008)

Documenting Communication with the School About Special Services
By: Peter W. D. Wright and Pamela Darr Wright (2008)

Honoring Children's Rights to Excellent Reading Instruction
By: International Reading Association (2008)

Fighting the Good Fight: How to Advocate for Your Students Without Losing Your Job
By: Rick Lavoie (2008)

Tests and Measurements for the Parent, Teacher, Advocate and Attorney
By: Peter W. D. Wright and Pamela Darr Wright (2007)

Advocating for Your Child: Getting Started
By: Peter W. D. Wright and Pamela Darr Wright (2007)

Selecting Assessments for Your School
By: American Federation of Teachers (2006)

Seeking Help for a Struggling Reader: 8 Steps for Parents
By: Reading Rockets (2004)

My Son's Disability, and My Own Inability to See It
By: Martha Randolph Carr (2004)

How Parents Can Be Advocates for Their Children
By: Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities (2000)

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