Learning differences is a broad term that can encompass many aspects of how we learn. Discover more about learning differences, diagnoses, signs and how these differences impact many areas of one’s life.
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Children with learning differences are typically bright, outgoing, and often, very verbal. Signs begin to appear when more formal language learning begins.
Once the child begins school and the demands increase, the impact of a learning difference becomes more apparent.
Adolescents with learning differences continue to experience academic and learning challenges as the workload increases. They also begin to understand and leverage their strengths.
Although adults may continue to have difficulties with reading, writing and math, they can find their niche in life and in the workplace by identifying and using their many strengths.
Knowing where to start can be confusing and overwhelming. Our featured resources offer key knowledge and insights for every step of your journey.
If your child seems to be struggling, identifying the specific difficulties that your child is experiencing will guide you to the type of support your child needs.
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Nicole Ofiesh, Director of the Schwab Learning Center at CHC, as she shares pro tips developed throughout decades of leveraging neurodiversity in settings from kindergarten to college, classroom to corporate.
For many students, executive function (EF) weaknesses are at the core of learning challenges and academic stress.
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Therapy, evaluations, psychiatry, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and consultation—all under one roof. Our multidisciplinary team provides personalized care to support learning, mental health, and family well-being.
Chief Clinical Officer: Ramsey Khasho, PsyD
A specialized school for students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other language-based learning differences. Our personalized, strengths-based approach helps students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Director: Miki Walker
One-on-one learning support and executive function coaching for students and young professionals with ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning differences. We help learners build strategies for academic success, self-advocacy, and confidence in and out of the classroom.
Director: Nancy Lambert, MBA
Therapeutic day school for students with significant emotional and behavioral challenges. Our integrated academic and mental health program helps students re-engage in learning, build regulation skills, and transition back to a traditional school setting. Referrals must come from school districts.
Director: Tara Keith, MS, MA
A joint program between CHC and Stanford Children’s Health, ESPA is designed to support and assist families who have received an early diagnosis of autism. Services are offered at no cost to families after diagnosis.
A joint program between CHC and Stanford Children’s Health, RISE is a life-saving DBT-based intensive program for teens experiencing severe anxiety, depression, or self-harm. RISE provides structured therapy, skill-building, and 24/7 crisis support in a compassionate, small-group environment.
Bilingual mental health and education services delivered directly to families and schools in the Ravenswood community. Services include evaluations, individual, and family therapy, parent workshops, and teacher training.
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