October 14, 2025 Child Mind Institute Resources Aim to Help Adults Recognize Learning Disorders As the school year settles in, learning disorders often become more pronounced as students begin to settle into class routines. Some children may struggle with reading, while others might find it challenging to follow directions. Learn More The Child Mind Institute has released a new series of resources on how to recognize learning disorders in children. The resources include 32 one-page tip sheets for an overview of such learning disabilities as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and language disorder as well as how to support children with specific challenges. The institute wrote that while it’s important to provide academic support to children with difficulties, it’s just as important to support them emotionally because some children with learning disabilities might lack confidence. Practicing how to discuss a learning disorder, the institute notes, can help children to understand that it’s not something to be embarrassed about. As children get older, learning to talk about their challenges can help them to advocate for themselves. The Child Mind Institute’s resources include: Tips for Recognizing Learning Disorders in the Classroom Early Signs of Learning Challenges Supporting Kids with Learning Disorders How to Help Kids with a Learning Disorder Build Confidence How to Help Kids Talk About Learning Disabilities Learning Disabilities and Self-Advocacy “My Teacher Hates Me!”
May 6, 2025 Child Mind Institute: Challenging Behaviors Could Be Signs of a Learning Disorder Children who struggle academically in school might sometimes act out, whether it’s resisting to do their homework, refusing to participate, or being disruptive in class. While some parents or educators might believe these children to be defiant or disinterested, their behaviors could be a sign of undiagnosed learning disorders. Learn More The Child Mind Institute has compiled a list of resources on how to determine whether challenging behavior could be hiding a learning disorder or if children are acting out because they are struggling. The resources cover such topics as how to tell if a child who is acting out needs help with their schoolwork, how tantrums and problem behavior could be masking other issues, which issues could be at the root of math difficulties, and how to find the right professional to work with your child. The resources include: When Problem Behavior Masks a Learning Disability Disruptive Behavior: Why It’s Often Misdiagnosed Why Are Kids Different at Home and at School? How to Spot Dyscalculia Inside an Evaluation for Learning Disorders Learning Specialists at a Glance Help for Kids Struggling with Learning For more resources, visit the Child Mind Institute’s website.
