How do handwriting, spelling, and written expression develop in children and what can and should teachers expect across grades? The following articles supplement our January 10, 2007 lecture through the Sunny and Abe Rosenberg Lecture Series.

Specialists in the Classroom: The Give and Take—Finding appropriate help early for children who are having trouble in school is critical in ensuring the child does not become discouraged and fall behind. This issue of the CSC Letter examines how Learning Specialists and Speech/Language Pathologists function and the ways in which they interact with teachers and other specialists as a team to help each child be successful.

Learning Disorders and Brain Organization—This issue of the CSC Letter descirbes the symptoms associated with learning problems, what a neuropsychological learning evaluation can tell you, and how this diagnostic information is used to construct a profile of a child's learning style and academic functioning, as well as providing classroom recommendations.

Language Abilities and the Impact of Language Difficulties—This Parent Letter describes the basic building blocks of language; how language abilities influence a child's performance in reading, writing, and math; how to help children with language-based learning disabilities; and the emotional impact of having a language difficulties or learning disorders.

Learning Disability or Learning Difference?—This issue of the Parent Letter outlines what researchers know about how children learn and explains the terms learning disability and developmental concerns. It also provides parents with guidance about when to seek professional help.

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