How to Identify Learning Disabilities in Children: What Every Parent Should Know
Dear Reader, We are sure you can relate. Whether at a school, hospital (as in the story below) or other public...
Learning Challenges Children in Nigeria may Face – and What to Do
Some parents and teachers in Nigeria may notice some children struggling with schoolwork but may not know why at times. Sometimes such challenges may be caused by learning disabilities...
My Child is Struggling in School – Could It Be a Learning Disability?
A significant number of Nigerian parents worry when their child struggles with schoolwork but don’t know why. It’s a common concern, yet one that’s difficult to talk about. Sometimes,...
Learning Disabilities Are Real: Breaking the Stigma in Homes and Schools in Nigeria
Learning disabilities can be misunderstood and stigmatized in Nigerian society. Some children who struggle academically are unfairly labeled as lazy, disobedient, or even cursed with an evil omen. This...
How to Support a Child with a Learning Disability in a Classroom
Supporting children with learning disabilities in a classroom in Nigeria can be a daunting task, given some challenges such as overcrowded classrooms, limited resources, and a rigid curriculum. Yet,...
Why some children in Nigeria Kids Fail WAEC and Common Entrance – and It’s Not Laziness
Some parents and teachers blame children for failing important exams like WAEC (Secondary school leaving exams) and Common Entrance (primary school leaving exams), they may assume the root cause...
Why Is My Child Bad at Maths? Understanding Dyscalculia and Learning Challenges in children in Nigeria
A significant portion Parents in Nigeria worry when their child struggles with mathematics. The common reaction is to think the child is lazy, not trying hard enough, or simply...
Cost-effective learning support Centers for children with disabilities in Nigeria
Raising a child with learning disabilities in Nigeria can be emotionally and financially challenging. Many parents want to help their children succeed but don’t know where to turn or...
Beyond Spiritual Attack: How faith and culture shape Nigeria’s view of learning disabilities
In some homes and schools in Nigeria, children struggling to read, sit still, or pass exams can be dismissed as “lazy,” “stubborn,” or under a spiritual attack. Seeking professional...
How to get diagnosis for children with learning disabilities in Nigeria: What every Parent should know
Some Parents in Nigeria struggle with the fear that something might be “wrong” with their child—but they don’t know where to start or who to talk to. If a...