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National Center for Learning Disabilities

Dear Friend,

Families everywhere are getting into the back-to-school groove. If your child has LD and/or ADHD, he might be feeling more angst than excitement. If so, you may want to take proactive steps to alleviate anxiety and help your child refocus on learning. Scroll down for tips, tools and conversation starters to help you do exactly that. Think of it as TLC to turn tears and tantrums into a more confident, can-do attitude.

Sincerely,
The NCLD Team

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