DawnM- You can access Learning Ally audiobooks on the iPad, iPod touch, and iPhone via the Learning Ally Audio app; and also on Mac and PCs with the free ReadHear software player. Learning Ally is not currently supported on Kindle devices, but development for Android access is now underway for release later this year. Learning Ally’s digital library of more than 74,000 textbook and literature titles is entirely human-read audio, and there are plans to include text in the future. Here’s a link to the FAQ page if you need more info: http://www.learningally.org/Training-Support/Frequently-Asked-Questions/34/ Hope this helps! -Learning Ally Mom

Tara- If you suspect your son might have dyslexia, here is a link describing the common signs and giving some basic background on the learning disability: http://www.ldonline.org/article/16282/ LDonline and Interdys are good resources to look into for more information. Best of luck! -Learning Ally Mom

LisaAnne- Here's a link to a very basic article about homeschooling a child with special needs http://www.ldonline.org/article/Homeschooling_Your_Struggling_Learner I haven't personally read the book referenced in this article, "Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner", but considering it is based on interviews with homeschoolers of special ed kids, it might provide some insight for you. This site has a plethora of resources and information on special ed, including a great deal about IEPs: http://www.wrightslaw.com/ Best of luck! -Learning Ally Mom

Cathmom, I think most colleges do want their students to be fairly well-rounded and not completely "bomb" one section... but that being said, I'm sure it will depend a lot on what your daughter wants to major in. For example, if she's applying to an art school, math will surely be less of an issue than if she is applying to an engineering school. I would suggest working on her math skills, but also taking advantage of the exceptional reading and writing skills she already has. Best of luck! -Learning Ally Mom

Kareng- Here is an interesting article on dyslexia and learning a foreign language: http://www.ldonline.org/article/6065/ It is an old article (1997) but I think it makes some good points. I would suggest, as long as it doesn't cause your child undue stress, to go ahead and attempt a foreign language. The extent to which dyslexia hinders the adoption of a foreign language seems to vary greatly depending on the individual. For example, I know a dyslexic college student who is majoring in a foreign language. Of course, the amount of struggle involved depends on the severity of the learning disability, but it is possible and there are teaching techniques that work better for the dyslexic mind. Best of luck, -Learning Ally Mom

Very interesting article. Hopefully early intervention will become more widespread than it currently is and our kids will get the help they need before they get behind. Thanks for sharing!

Missesd- As Sweetpea3829 suggested, it is a very smart idea to visit a specialist to get a better idea of what is causing the number reversals and other potential obstacles. Have you spoken with any other parents that have worked through these issues? Have you noticed any other problems in her schoolwork? I recommend having a healthy conversation with her doctor to learn if this is normal at her age, and if there are other signs you should look for that might indicate a learning disability. Best of luck! -Learning Ally Mom