What Every Parent (and Non-Parent) Should Know About Learning Disabilities

What happens when systems built to support kids with learning disabilities change?  In this episode, Dr. Dave Anderson sits down with Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez, CEO of the National Center for Learning Disabilities, to discuss the state of learning disability support across the country, from early screening and phonics-based reading instruction to IEP protections and the real concerns parents are raising right now about changes at the Department of Education.  Whether you're a parent, educator, or someone who cares about public education, this conversation is for you.Mentioned in this episode: National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) — https://ncld.org/IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) — https://ncld.org/join-the-movement/understand-the-issues/learn-the-law/Further reading:·      How Kids Learn to Read – Child Mind Institute·      Learning Disabilities and Self-Advocacy – Child Mind Institute·      Quick Guide to Specific Learning Disorder – Child Mind Institute