We are a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing
information to families, physicians, and other professionals in the New
York metropolitan area about issues they face in dealing with children
who learn differently. We believe that by creating connections among families
and professionals, and by helping them to access existing resources in
their communities, we can help every child receive a quality education
to build on their strengths and to address their individual learning needs.
We have been asked why we call ourselves The Center for Learning Differences
instead of The Center for Learning Disabilities. A young friend
of ours explains it best:
“When you say someone has a learning disability,
you are focusing on what they can’t do. When you talk, instead,
about a learning difference, you talk about someone who can do anything,
so long as they approach it in the right way.”
- Ben, Age 11
Our Board of Directors includes both professionals who work with children
and parents of children who struggle in school. It is our hope that others
can benefit from our experiences and the information we have learned.
And, by sharing your experiences with us, we hope to make them available
to other families who are dealing with similar issues. Please let
us hear from you with your comments and recommendations. |