Welcome to The Parish School's resource page for parents and professionals! Our goal to provide easy access to information concerning children with learning differences as well as the ability to link up with others who share common interests and concerns. Features in this section include:

Web Resources- This page has many excellent links to information on learning differences. There are also links to Web Rings which are collections of sites within a giving topic.

Articles/ Instructional Ideas- A place for professionals and parents to share and gather ideas and information on working with special needs children.

Forum- This message board for individuals to connect on topics of interest related to education and learning differences is located on the Schwab Learning web site. This is a great way for you to get feedback regarding issues concerning your family from others who have similar experiences. Please read guidelines for using the board.

Learning Differences: Do you know... What do you know about learning differences? Click here to learn some important facts regarding learning differences and how they can impact your child's education.

Glossary
ADHD, PDD ,OCD, executive functions, pragmatics ... are the terms you hear associated with learning differences driving you crazy? Come here to sort it all out.

Chart of Communicable Diseases

Red Flags-If a child exhibits 5 or more of the listed characteristics on a consistent basis, he/she may have a learning difference and be "at risk" for future academic problems. If parents or teachers are concerned, a developmental assessment, including a speech/language evaluation is recommended.
Red flags for children aged 3-5
Red flags for school-aged children (first grade or above)

Developmental Milestones
Do you have concerns about your child's development? These guidelines provide a general snapshot of typical child development. Consult your pediatrician about your concerns