Author: Kathy Specketer

2026 Calendar of Events

10   LDA-Iowa Board Meeting, 9:00 AM, Online via Zoom 16-18   LDA’s 63rd Annual Conference in St. Louis There’s still time to register and meet up

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Executive Function Webinar Series

In October 2025, LDA of Iowa hosted a series of webinars called “Executive Function: The Brain’s Air Traffic Control System.” Topics included: Routines Working Memory

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Kathy Specketer

In Loving Memory

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Richard “Dick” Owens of Sioux City, a true giant in the Iowa disability

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Kathy Specketer

What in the World is Dyscalculia?

Have you heard of the math learning disability, dyscalculia? Dr. Honora Wall, Executive Director of the Dyscalculia Training & Research Institute, explains the causes, symptoms,

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Parenting Guide Index

PARENT GUIDE HOME PART ONE: Introduction,  Sections & Topics Section 1: Learning About the Parenting Guide Topic 1: What is the Purpose of the Parenting

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Parent Guide Bibliography

Australian Government Department of Social Services Families and Children Program. (2023, August 28). Managing anger: Ideas for parents. Raising Children Network. https://raisingchildren.net.au/for-professionals/mental-health-resources/parent-mental-health-and-wellbeing/parent-mental-health-problems/anger-management-for-parents Bornstein, M. H.

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