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This is a great book. Any parent, teacher, grandparent, or anyone else who wants to learn about learning differences, run, right now and buy this book. Concise, yet comprehensive; reader-friendly yet not dumbed down; upbeat and positive, yet inclusive of the struggles involved -- and wise. A brilliant and stunning contribution. --Edward Hallowell, M.D., New York Times Best-Selling Author and ADHD ExpertOne out of every 12 children has a learning disability or learning difference (LD). Parents and children typically discover LDs in early grammar school with learning failure, teacher reports, and behavior problems. The first few years can be painful and difficult, because parents are often learning from scratch.Instead of discovering how to support your child piecemeal--with many mistakes and regrets--Fine Until Kindergarten introduces parents to the entire LD situation and how to deal with it, in a non-intimidating, clear fashion. Here is the information to make your parenting and support more effective--starting right now.Written by a parent, and based upon information from hundreds of other parents, thought leaders, and studies, this book describes: Protecting your child Getting LDs diagnosed How to communicate with schools and teachers Claiming RTI, 504, or IEP support What they don't tell you about LDs The appendices contain information needed by every parent and many professionals, including: What's inside of every LD diagnosis, in pictures A summary of LD symptoms An overview of the Whole Child Diagnostic Approach to LDs Who are the professionals involved in LDs, and what are their qualifications? Sample letters to your child's school and teacher In addition to an overview and action guide, Fine Until Kindergarten provides parents with a map for future learning. The book contains urls or links to over 150 research sources, including the best books for parents. Additional resources and research is available as bonus pages on the www.fineuntilkindergarten.com website.

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Catherine Mikkelsen is a mom, writer and researcher, and the co-founder of BrainParenting. With a background in high-tech startups, communication, nonprofits, and communities, Catherine has spent the last 20] years working with information: technical, health, parenting, and education. The former VP of Communications for the Palo Alto Menlo Park Parent's group (PAMP), and a core writer for the Silicon Valley Mom's Blog, Catherine continues to advise and work with nonprofits.

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