Learning Differences World

Directions Website

Learning Differences World Advocacy. Empowerment. Training. Learning Differences World provides the support and tools necessary for families navigating the special education process.

Do you have or know a child who is smart, but is not successful in school? Are you spending helping a child with their work and finding they still struggle to learn? It's likely you are working with a child who learns differently. There are many reasons a child may learn differently from others and determining what that child needs to learn successfully can be difficult to identify and communicate to others. Parents, caretakers, educators, service providers, and others struggle with these challenges every day. You are NOT alone. Learning Differences World advises and supports parents of children with Learning Differences as they navigate the educational system to get the supports their child needs to be a successful learner. Visit www.LearningDifferencesWorld.com to learn more about what our Educational Advocacy, Parent Empowerment & Training, and Professional/Staff Development can do for you!

You’ve read your child’s school evaluation, but you still have questions. Does it reflect the concerns you see at home? ...
10/12/2026

You’ve read your child’s school evaluation, but you still have questions. Does it reflect the concerns you see at home? Does it help explain where your child needs support?

An Independent Educational Evaluation, or IEE, is an evaluation completed by a qualified examiner who does not work for your child’s school district.

If you disagree with the district’s evaluation, you can request an IEE at public expense. Specific requirements apply, and requesting one does not automatically guarantee district funding.

At Learning Differences World, we help families understand evaluations, organize their questions and navigate next steps.

Follow along as we explain IEEs and what families should know.

Visit our profile to learn more about LDW’s parent training and educational advocacy. Link in comments.

💚 World Mental Health Day 💜At Learning Differences World, we know that learning, communication, behavior, and emotional ...
10/10/2026

💚 World Mental Health Day 💜
At Learning Differences World, we know that learning, communication, behavior, and emotional well being are all connected.
For children with learning differences, feeling understood, supported, and safe can make a meaningful difference in how they experience school and the world around them. The same is true for the parents, educators, and professionals supporting them every day.
Today is a reminder to lead with compassion, make space for different needs, and remember that asking for support is part of building a stronger path forward.
Support. Solutions. Success.

You don’t have to navigate special education alone. Whether you’re preparing for an IEP meeting, trying to understand ev...
10/09/2026

You don’t have to navigate special education alone.

Whether you’re preparing for an IEP meeting, trying to understand evaluations, or concerned your child needs more support, Learning Differences World helps you ask informed questions and take the next step with confidence.

Connect with our team for a FREE consultation to discuss your family’s needs.

📣 Sharing a community learning opportunity from Colorado Spellers Collective!Curious about Spelling to Communicate (S2C)...
10/09/2026

📣 Sharing a community learning opportunity from Colorado Spellers Collective!

Curious about Spelling to Communicate (S2C)? Join their introductory virtual webinar for parents, caregivers, educators, and community members to learn about the approach and ask questions.

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM or 7:30 PM
💻 Online

Hosted by Colorado Spellers Collective and shared by Learning Differences World.

🔗 Visit our Linktree in our bio for the registration link!

🎃 A costume should never be the price of joining the fun.For some children, itchy fabric, unfamiliar clothing, or a mask...
10/09/2026

🎃 A costume should never be the price of joining the fun.

For some children, itchy fabric, unfamiliar clothing, or a mask can make dressing up uncomfortable. A favorite character shirt, a soft hoodie, or everyday clothes can be their Halloween outfit.

Let your child help choose, try clothing ahead of time, and leave room to change plans. No costume is okay, too. 🧡

At Learning Differences World, we believe inclusion starts with respecting each child’s needs, in the classroom and in our communities.

What does a comfortable Halloween outfit look like for your child?

"I knew my son needed more support at school. Figuring out what to ask for was another story. Over the past year, I’ve b...
10/08/2026

"I knew my son needed more support at school. Figuring out what to ask for was another story.

Over the past year, I’ve been trying to understand why his needs weren’t being fully met and what support could help him. He was working well below his grade level academically, and I had questions that I didn’t know how to turn into requests.

Having an advocate in my corner helped me navigate the process of requesting an Independent Educational Evaluation, or IEE. It also helped lead us to an evaluation that identified central auditory processing disorder, something I wouldn’t have known to explore on my own.

We are still working through this process. The reports, terminology, meetings, and decisions can feel overwhelming, even when you are actively involved and trying to learn everything you can.

Working with Learning Differences World doesn’t mean I have every answer as a parent. My own experience reminds me why access to parent training and educational advocacy matters."
- Current LDW Client

Sometimes you know your child needs more, but you need help understanding what “more” could look like and how to ask for it.

If that sounds familiar, you are not alone.

🌐 www.learningdifferencesworld.com

Ever leave a school meeting wondering what all those terms meant? 💜Special education has its own vocabulary, and similar...
10/07/2026

Ever leave a school meeting wondering what all those terms meant? 💜

Special education has its own vocabulary, and similar terms can mean different things. This guide breaks down seven common comparisons to help you understand the conversation and ask informed questions.

At Learning Differences World, we help families navigate evaluations, educational plans, and school meetings through parent training and educational advocacy.

Save this guide for your next meeting and share it with a parent who could use it.

What special education term would you like us to explain next?

🌐 www.learningdifferencesworld.com

🎃 What does a teal pumpkin on someone’s porch mean?It means nonfood treats are available! FARE’s Teal Pumpkin Project he...
10/07/2026

🎃 What does a teal pumpkin on someone’s porch mean?

It means nonfood treats are available! FARE’s Teal Pumpkin Project helps children with food allergies participate in the Halloween fun.

Joining in can be simple:
🎃 Display a teal pumpkin or Teal Pumpkin Project sign.
🫧 Offer options such as stickers, bubbles, pencils, or glow sticks.
🍬 Keep nonfood treats in a separate bowl from candy.

At Learning Differences World, we believe inclusion belongs in our communities as well as our classrooms. Small choices can help more children feel welcome.

Will you have nonfood treats available this year? Tell us what you’re putting in your bowl!

New research is highlighting the importance of consistency, connection, and staying engaged in a child’s day to day life...
10/06/2026

New research is highlighting the importance of consistency, connection, and staying engaged in a child’s day to day life.
Researchers found that positive parenting, consistent expectations, supervision, and engagement were associated with fewer emotional and behavioral concerns in children.
At Learning Differences World, we know behavior never exists in isolation. Communication, learning differences, disability, environment, emotional regulation, and individual needs can all influence what a child is experiencing and how they respond.
This research is not about blaming parents or suggesting there is one “right” way to parent. It is a reminder that children benefit when the adults around them have the information, tools, and support they need to respond consistently and understand what may be happening beneath the behavior.
That same idea carries into education.
When families and schools work together, look beyond the surface, and consider the whole child, we are better positioned to identify needs and build meaningful supports.
💚 Learning Differences World
Support. Solutions. Success.
Read the research here:
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-parenting-profiles-children-behavioral-emotional.html

🍎 Happy World Teachers’ Day! 💜💚Today, Learning Differences World celebrates the teachers who show up every day ready to ...
10/05/2026

🍎 Happy World Teachers’ Day! 💜💚
Today, Learning Differences World celebrates the teachers who show up every day ready to teach, encourage, adapt, problem solve, and help students discover what they are capable of.
For students with learning differences, a teacher who takes the time to understand how a child learns, recognizes their strengths, and works collaboratively with families can make an incredible difference.
To the teachers who ask, “What does this student need to be successful?” and keep looking for ways to help them get there, thank you.
Your patience, creativity, flexibility, and dedication matter more than you may ever know.
💜 From all of us at Learning Differences World, Happy World Teachers’ Day!

Address

Aurora, CO
80010-80019, 80040-80047 (ALL BUT 80045 PO BOXES), 80137, 80247

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm

Website

, ,

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Learning Differences World posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category