To A Different Drummer is a very readable and practical resource for parents to help them to understand what Learning Disablilities are, and how they can effectively work with their child and his/her teacher to break or prevent a pattern of academic failure. The format of the book is wonderful. The "bullet" style information bits are easy to read and refer to. The graphics are very welcoming and friendly to the reader. Often parents are traumatized when they realize that their child has a learning problem. These authors have done parents a great service to help them understand what they are dealing with and how to go about it.