It is common for struggling children to have feelings of low self-esteem. These feelings often accompany learning disabilities, but can also affect people who are not learning disabled.

Self-esteem is dramatically impacted by academic struggles. Children’s sense of self-worth is tied to how successful and accepted they feel at school.

It is important to differentiate the cause of the behaviors; however, the interventions are the same. I would suggest that the first step focus on why school is stressful.

Your problems are serious and I am sorry you find yourself where you are now. It is possible that your depression is the result of your years of frustration and failure.

I share your concerns. One option is to speak to the counselor who works at the middle school she will be attending. Ask for guidance and for help when she arrives.

It is critically important to help children understand themselves and develop healthy self-esteem.

You need to sit down with an educational consultant to discuss his current level of abilities and disabilities and to think through what your options are.

Your questions and concerns are on target. You need to find out more about why your daughter is struggling.

Sadly, adults often say things that are inappropriate or damaging to children, whether related to their disability or otherwise.

If your son has an IEP that clarifies your sons disabilities and the services needed, do not tolerate any teacher acting the way you describe. Keep a log of each occurrence.