Get a Homework "Cheat Sheet"

A lot of the strategies that are helpful when working with your child with learning disabilities, like flashcards or reteaching, require parents to know all of the answers. That may not be a problem when your child is young and the lessons involve math facts and sight words, but when things get more complex, you may find yourself scouring your brain for facts and techniques long forgotten. If you're in need of some help yourself, consider asking the teacher for an answer sheet for your eyes only. That way, you can make sure the assistance you're giving is making things better, not worse. You may have to give the teacher assurances that the cheat sheet is only for you, and arrange for confidential delivery, but it's certainly worth asking about -- for test prep, at the very least, if not for everyday homework.