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Popular
Sites for Learning Disability Information
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- LD
OnLine: Learning Disabilities Information & Resources
- LD OnLine is an interactive guide to learning disabilites
for parents, teachers and children. It is a collaboration between
public broadcasting and the learning disabilities community.
I contains a large and varied quantity of information on
learning disabilities, learning disorders, attention deficit
disorder, ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dysnomia,
speech disorder, reading difficulties, special education and
parenting.
- Learning
Disabilities Association of America - LDA
is a national organization ofparents, professionals and individuals
with learning disabilities. LDA's purpose is to help parents
and individuals of all ages with learning disabilities to improve
their quality of life by promoting advocacy,education and research
into the causes of learning disabilities. This site contains
extensive information about learning disabilities.
- National
Center for Learning Disabilities - NCLD's Mission is to
promote public awareness and understanding of children and adults
with learning learning disabilities by increasing public awareness
and understanding of learning disabilities, conducting educational
programs and services that promote research-based knowledge,
and providing national leadership in shaping public policy.
- Learning
Disabilities Association of Canada -
LDAC activities include the collection and dissemination of
information on learning disabilities in the areas of prevention,
early identification, assessment, education, intervention, social
interaction, health, coping skills, family support, advocacy,
transitions, employment, and justice to consumers, parents,
professionals, various levels of government, and other agencies.
- National
Institute of Mental Health - Learning Disabilities - One
very long page with a very complete overview of all forms of
learning disabilities.
- The
National Adult Literacy and Learning Disabilities Center (National
ALLD Center) -
- The
Instant Access Treasure Chest - The Foreign Language Teacher's
Guide to Learning Disabilities - A very complete set of
links.
- LD
Resources - A variety of resources for the learning disabilities
community: articles, personal essays, lists, reviews, and links
to more information on and problems with learning in and out
of school. Includes a good links
page.
- Teens
vs. dyslexia and learning disabilities - A site designed
to help kids with learning disabilities through study tips,
kid comments, and teacher training. It is designed by dyslexic
teens and is a
showpiece the creations of teens with learning disabilities
including dyslexia. Includes study tips, a list of famous people
with learning disabilities, and answers to common questions....
- Special
Education, Learning Disabilities Resources - SER
is a nationwide directory of professionals who serve the learning
disabilities and special education communities. They help parents
and caregivers find local special education professionals to
help with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder
assessment, therapy, advocacy, and other special needs.
- The Council of Parent Attorneys
and Advocates - An independent, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization
of attorneys, advocates and parents established to improve the
quality and quantity of legal assistance for parents of children
with disabilities. It has some nice links.
- Dyslexia: The Gift. Information
and Resources for Dyslexia - Davis Dyslexia Association
International: Creative talents and learning disabilities, effective
methods to teach reading and overcome academic problems" Training
Information and training in methods for overcoming learning
problems developed by Ron Davis, author of "The Gift of
Dyslexia" exploring positive aspects of dyslexia, and providing
information, referrals, and training.
- Learning
Disability Resources Learning Disabilities - Contains a
nice set of links
- Learning
Disabilities - This page has a comprehensive list of resources
on the internet dealing with learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD,
learning styles, motivation, and other handicapping conditions.
Many links were used when I was doing research when completing
my Masters in Counseling degree and Educational Diagnostician
certification.
- What
Parents & Guardians Can Do About Learning Disabilities -
Information compiled using information from the National Center
for Learning Disabilities, the Orton Dyslexia Society and the
Learning Disabilities Association of America.
- Internet Resources for Special
Children (IRSC) - The IRSC web site is dedicated to communicating
information relating to the needs of children with disABILITIES
on a global basis in order to: Provide valuable information
for parents, family members, caregivers, friends, educators,
and medical professionals who interact with children who have
disABILITIES. Improve the environment for children with disABILITIES.
Create positive changes and enhance public awareness and knowledge
of children with disABILITIES. Act as a central starting point
for information and resources. Links
Page
- the
Learning Disabilities Research and Resource Site -
- Dyslexic.com - Helping
people with dyslexia make the most of their abilities. Computers
with dyslexia-oriented software installed. Advice on the right
software package for you. Talking dictionaries, dictating machines
and many other handy gadgets; Seminars and training for teachers
and other education professionals.
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