On Their Own: Creating an Independent Future for Your Adult Child with Learning Disabilities and ADHD (Large Print 16pt) - Softcover

Anne Ford served as Chairman of the Board of the National Center for Learning Disabilities from 1989 to 2001, and is currently Chairman Emeritus. As with many parents, her interest in the subject was greatly heightened when her daughter was diagnosed with a learning disability. Ms. Ford recounted her experience raising a child with LD in the acclaimed memoir Laughing Allegra. During her term as Chair, Ms. Ford has led the organization and broad expansion of NCLD, including establishing a Washington, D.C. office, presenting educational summits on learning disabilities in several regions of the United States, and effectively collaborating with national service organizations outside of the learning disabilities field, representing issues including literacy, school dropout, cultural diversity, and early childhood development (Head Start). In 1994, Ms. Ford was appointed to the Department of Health and Human Services, Commission on Childhood Disabilities, as the representative for learning disabilities. Ms. Ford was also a member of the New York State Board of Regents Select Committee on Disabilities. She serves on the Board of Directors of the National Board of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America; the Board of Women's Committee of the Central Park Conservancy; and the Board of The Riverview School in East Sandwich, Massachusetts. In May 1999, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine presented Ms. Ford with the Lizette H. Sarnoff Award for Volunteer Service. In 2001, she was honored by the Lenox Hill Hospital's Center for Attention and Learning Disorders for her many years as a leader in the field of learning disabilities. In 2002 she received a volunteer service award from the Connecticut Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities (CACLD). Her story has been featured in Newsweek and Newsday and on ABC, Lifetime, the Oxygen Network, and more. She lives in New York City. Her daughter, Allegra Ford, is now over 30 years old and lives in upstate New Yo

"A remarkably helpful book for families dealing with the impact of LD as their children move up and out." —James Wendorf, Executive Director, National Center for Learning Disabilities

"A wise, warm, witty roadmap that will enrich the life of every parent of an adult child with learning disabilities." —Joseph A. Califano, JR., Chairman and President, National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse

"A wonderful companion to Laughing Allegra. These books should be required reading for teachers as well." —Joel Klein, Chancellor, New York City Department of Education

"Anne Ford is the perfect guide to help us see our children through the transitions they will meet throughout life." —Henry Winkler, author of the Hank Zipzer children's books

"Answers every question you might have about people with dyslexia and ADHD. I could not recommend this book more highly." —Edward Hallowell, M.D., author of Driven to Distraction and Delivered from Distraction

"Filled with personal insights, tough observations, and important resources." —Ann Kornblet, advocate for people with LD

"Honest, full of hope. Guides the reader with the heart of a devoted parent and the wisdom of personal experience." —Emerson Dickman, J.D., President, International Dyslexia Association