Learning Disabilities and Your Child

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS FOR DISABILITIES In larger public schools, a child can often fall between the cracks, as specialty teachers as stretched thin with an increased amount of learning disabled students. Private schools for disabilities enable a parent <strong>and</strong> their child to work closely with their teachers. Smaller class sizes <strong>and</strong> increased student – teacher interactions help both teachers <strong>and</strong> parents to come up with a personalized learning strategy geared towards the child’s success. Many private schools offer specialists <strong>and</strong> psychologists on staff, helping students achieve academic success through close monitoring <strong>and</strong> care. With the aid of a specialized staff member, a child can learn the time management, study <strong>and</strong> organizational skills that are fundamental to academic achievement. At times, the school will offer different financial aid options for those students with disabilities. Just because students with learning disabilities experience more difficulties in the classroom doesn’t mean they are incapable of learning. Many times, classroom struggles can be overcome with effective learning strategies geared towards their specific needs whether dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyscalculia or ADHD. Promising small class sizes helps to engage every student in an active learning process as well as a 24/7 learning environment, The Gr<strong>and</strong> River Academy allows students with learning disabilities to work closely with a specialized staff dedicated to helping your child to best underst<strong>and</strong> course material in a manner best for them, learning how to become independent learners <strong>and</strong> unlock their academic potential. Contact an admissions representative today for more information on disability schools in Ohio <strong>and</strong> your child’s needs.

WWW.GRANDRIVER.ORG Gr<strong>and</strong> River Academy 3042 College Street Austinburg, Ohio 44010 Phone: 440.275.2811 Fax: 440.275.1825 Sources 1. http://ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/what-is-ld/learning-disability-fast-facts 2. http://www.nlts2.org/reports/2003_11/index.html 3. http://ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/dyslexia/what-is-dyslexia