I was surprised when my niece Sophia told me that she had applied for a summer staff position at Landmark College, which she had attended for three weeks the summer between 11th and 12th grades. At ...

As a teacher, you want all of your students to reach their academic potential. However, not everyone learns at the same pace or in the same way. That means you need to be prepared to provide ...

Laura Lemle watched how some teachers didn’t always understand how to teach her daughter, who has nonverbal learning disability. Some were incredibly empathetic, others were not. Special education ...

Swapping clubs and gigs for hospitals and emergency rooms wasn't how I imagined my 20s. I was diagnosed with my first chronic illness (of three) when I was 21. I was an ambulatory wheelchair user by ...

If you’re planning disability awareness activities for your classroom or school, you probably want to get it right. Not just a themed bulletin board, spirit day or “crazy sock day.” There’s a time and ...

"In the real world, I'm a coward. When I'm online, I'm a hero." We're constantly bombarded with warnings about the potential dangers of digital technology, especially for children. But this quote ...

Caroline Richter, Ph.D., assistant professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Psychology, says learning disabilities are common, and there are many ways for parents to ...