A Summer Program for Children with Learning Disabilities

Abstract

Summer programming for children with learning disabilities has become a common practice today. Periodically, questions have been raised about the practice by those who are unconvinced or doubtful about the benefits of such programs. Based on personal involvement extending over several years, the author believes that summer programs can be very beneficial to the involved parties. This report has a threefold focus: first, it describes a university-affiliated summer program operated under the sponsorship of a local Association for Children with Learning Disabilities; second, it discusses benefits of the program from the perspectives of both parent and teacher trainee; third, it points out some problems.