A child with a learning disability deals with frustration and feelings of inadequacy.  As a parent, it's important to be active in your child's academic career in order to mitigate your kid's difficulties.  Here are 5 tips in helping your child who is learning disabled.

1. Support Your Child...

Above all else, your child will need emotional support.  Don't act as if the learning disability is the end of the world; it isn't.  Your child will need moral support to get through school difficulties, including any bullying that might occur.  Demonstrate a positive attitude towards school and your child's work, and praise your kid specifically rather than generally.

2. ...But Don't Do Everything for Them

You'll do your child no favors if you don't let him try (and fail) on his own.  You'll end up hindering his progress and degrading his self esteem.  Strive to strike a balance between doing too much and too little.

3. Find a Mentor or Tutor

An adult who has expertise in learning disabilities can be a rock for both you and your child.  Discuss the tutor with your child, and do your research.  Set clear goals and monitor your child's progress.  A good tutor should be able to help your child progress within a few months.

4. Be an Educational Advocate

Work with teachers in ensuring that your child's special needs are met in the classroom.  Touch base throughout the year, meeting with educators to assess your child's progress.  Let your child's teacher know what your kid's needs are, and address problems as soon as they arise.  And make sure you do your own research on your child's learning disability.

5. Create Structure

A child with a learning disability often has problems with organization.  Structure the child's environment and schedule to help her more easily manage her day.