The pros and cons of having your child labeled as learning disabled 3 Articles

by Crystal Cook

I have yet to find a downside to what so many refer to as a label. It is, in fact, a diagnosis, something many tend to overlook. My oldest son recently turned eighteen years old. He is most likely the wisest person I will ...read more

by Shelly Mcrae

The practice within the educational community of labeling children is tied to funding. When a child falls into a disability category, such as learning disabled (LD), the district, and the school the child attends, is given...read more

by Frances Simon -Educational Channel Steward

Is placing a label of learning disabled on a child more harmful than helpful? The answer to this question depends on the individual child, the nature of the disability, and the child's environment. The decision is not al...read more