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Learning Disabilties South Florida Parenting
Exceptional Student Education Each county's exceptional education department is responsible for special education programs to serve the learning disabled children and those with other special needs in the public schools. Miami-Dade County 305-995-1799 Broward County 754-321-2200 Palm Beach County 561-434-8626 ADD andADHD Kids of S. Florida The core symptoms of ADHD and ADD include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Theye behaviors are so persistent that they interfere with daily life. Diagnosis is difficult and moms are unsure about medicine and taking next steps. This group is your place to communicate , socialize with our kids and have plenty of support . email: iwillisten2003@yahoo.com Attention Deficit & Learning Disorders Group South Miami Hospital Health Education Center 6200 SW 73 St., South Miami. Support for parents dealing with attention deficit disorders and learning disabilities, with discussions on solutions, school accommodations, legal issues and more. 786-662-5080 CHADD (Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder) www.chadd.org 800-233-4050 Palm Beach chapter 561-478-5160 Miami chapter 305-361-2609 South Broward chapter 954-680-0799 North Broward chapter 954-753-3518 Center for Precious Minds 7000 W. Camino Real, Ste. 210, Boca Raton Provides evaluations and strategies for students from kindergarten through high school who are struggling in school. Students undergo a full day of testing by a team that includes a physician, psychologist and educator. 561-368-8686 Helping Hands for Parents of Children with Learning Differences Parent support for a range of learning issues. 561-719-4653 International Dyslexia Association www.interdys.org Offers free information for parents, teachers and physicians 800-222-3123 National Dissemination Center for Children and Youth With Disabilities www.nichcy.org 800-695-0285 Free publications, advice and referrals. National Center for Learning Disabilities www.ncld.org 888-575-7373 National Information Center for Children and Learning Disabilities Association of America www.ldanatl.org 412-341-1515 REACH Educational Center 11410 North Kendall Drive, Suite 106 Free screening to identify children at-risk of having reading difficulties, who may need training in phonological awareness, need further assessment in language abilities or require extra instruction in reading during the early elementary grades. 305-273-4434. HEATH Resource Center www.health.gwu.edu A clearinghouse on post-secondary education for people with disabilities 800-544-3284 |
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