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CACLD’s 41st Annual Conference on Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficits Through the Lifespan featuring Dr. Robert Brooks, Keynote Speaker on 'The power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Children with LD and/or AD/HD.' State Representative, Larry Cafero, CACLD's Shining Star Award Recipient with our two Youth Achievement Award Winners and photos from some of our 16 workshops.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

For a complete list of Upcoming Events, please visit our Programs Page.

CACLD & Eagle Hill Fall Conference

SAVE THE DATE
The Connecticut Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities (CACLD), and Eagle Hill School are pleased to announce they will collaborate for a one day conference on November 3, 2012 on the campus of Eagle Hill School in Greenwich, CT. Read more HERE.

CACLD Presents Understanding 504!

Does your child have a 504 Plan and do you understand what it means?
Join us and learn more!
Two sessions offered: a morning OR an evening
Click HERE for details

Tax Guide for Parents - 2011 is Now Available

As the parent of a disabled child, you are entitled to many income tax deductions as "Medical Expenses," provided the expenses are made to alleviate your child's mental or physical condition. The Tax Guide for Parents is made available to you on our site by clicking here.

ADVOCACY SUPPORT

If you are looking for an advocate, CACLD has Educational Advocates including a retired school psychologist and a special education attorney who can help you. Our advocacy services include consultations, review of records, helping parents understand evaluations, attending PPT meetings and more. Call CACLD at (203) 838-5010 for more information.

GOVERNOR MALLOY'S CHILDHOOD FILLED WITH OBSTACLES TO OVERCOME

Ted Mann, Special Correspondent
Connecticut Post
Updated 08:37 a.m., Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Copyright 2011 Connecticut Post. All rights reserved.
In this very readable and captivating article, Ted Mann talks about Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy's dyslexia and the struggles and successes that he has experienced on his path to becoming Connecticut's 88th Governor. Read more...

KOSKOFF, KOSKOFF & BIEDER DAY IN BRIDGEPORT - DEC. 13, 2011

Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch declared Tuesday, December 13 2011, Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder Day in Bridgeport to thank and honor the firm which is celebrating 75 years of service. Representatives from some of the non-profits that they support, including CACLD, were invited to the celebration at City Hall, and we each had an opportunity to personally thank the firm for their commitment to helping those members of society with few champions.

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Welcome to CACLD

Founded in 1963, CACLD is a non-profit organization committed to helping children and adults with Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorders. We are the premier organization of its kind in the region.

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CACLD Mission Statement

The Connecticut Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities is a regional, non-profit organization that supports individuals, families, and professionals by providing information, education, and consultation while promoting public awareness and understanding. CACLD's goal is to ensure access to the resources needed to help children and adults with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders achieve their full potential.

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10-17-2011 Kevin Kalikow M.D. and CACLD President, Jeffry Spahr Esq.. Kevin Kalikow, M.D. discussed his latest book Kids on Meds

CACLD Sponsored 'Get Ready to Read' Workshop for preschool teachers presented by Charmaine Godley of United Way

The Child & Family Guidance Center - Dr. L. Philip Guzman, Director with Beryl Kaufman, Executive Director at CACLD

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