I have represented the Learning Disabilities Association of Utah (LDAU) this past year on the Utah PTA Special Needs Committee. This...

Imagine you are sitting in class, working on a paper for an assignment. The whole class is seated quietly writing, and suddenly the student

Given the confusion surrounding LD determination what are families to do?

The first thing you need to do is know your state representative and senator.

Set up a designated space for school Establish a routine. Try to do schoolwork at the same time every day Schedule breaks. Take time to mo

Many students at college experience anxiety when they have tests. Sometimes it can become quite intense.

For many, the process of requesting accommodations in schools is one that is familiar and the people to contact is well understood.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, cleaning and disinfecting information is an important topic being discussed in the news. Safer alternatives fo

Here’s an interesting podcast on some IEP basics. It might help to explain the process for those who don’t know.

Microsoft is continually improving their accessible features to help students with disabilities unlock their full potential.

When seeking an OG (Orton Gillingham) trained tutor for my child with dyslexia, what should I look for?

Each year as parents and adults we focus on all of the needs of our student as we get them ready for another year at school.

The following are some suggestions about things parents have done to help smooth out that transition to the new school year.

Compared to their drug free peers, students who abuse marijuana get lower grades and are less likely to graduate.

Having a child with special needs comes with unique concerns and extraordinary worries for the future. Who can you trust to care for your ch

I learned from her experiences the importance of self-advocacy, accepting her learning disability and using accommodations to be successful.

Kent Remund In its most simple form, writing is recording; writing is a powerful way for humans to record and express ideas from an...

Kent Remund Growing up, I loved James Bond movies. My favorite scene from each movie was when he would visit “Q” in the lab to see the...

Gaylia Tanner Monday, January 28th marks the beginning of the Utah State Legislative Session. The next forty-five days will be jammed...

Deborah Young, Ed.D. Thinking about adults with learning disabilities (LD) first took shape in the 1980s. At the federal level,...