- Childhood Learning Disabilities
Offers details about the types of childhood learning disabilities, causes, diagnostics, treatment, and coping methods for families.
http://www.learning-disabilities.org/
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
Provides information about issues affecting the lives of people with learning disabilities, publications, workshops, conferences, and funds research and service projects.
http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/
- Keep Kids Healthy - Guide to School Performance
A discussion of school performance problems in adolescents, including ADHD, learning disabilities, motivation, school strategies.
http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/adolescent/schoolperformance.html
- LD OnLine
Interactive guide to learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and children. Articles, research, chat rooms, forums, newsletter, audio clips, calendar, store, ask the expert, resources, Kid Zone, personal essays, and a good search feature.
http://www.ldonline.org/
- LD Pride Online
An online community for youth and adults with learning disabilities including Attention Deficit Disorder.
http://www.ldpride.net/
- Learning Disabilities
Brochure from NIMH. In-depth look at Learning Disability types, causes, diagnostic procedures, education, medication, how families cope, governmental regulations, resources, and hope for the person with LD.
http://fly.hiwaay.net/~garson/learnd_nimh.htm
- Learning Disabilities
Information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/learningdisabilities_doc.htm
- Learning Disabilities from ParentPatch.com
Message boards, chat room, books, links to information such as articles, education, advocacy, medical news and research, as well as support groups.
http://www.parentpatch.com/SpecialNeeds/Learning_Disabilities/index.htm
- Learning Disabilities Online
A selection of articles on learning disabilities including symptoms, possible causes, and alternative ways to prevent learning disorders.
http://www.audiblox2000.com/learning_disabilities/
- Learning Disabilities Resource Community (LDRC)
A virtual resource and meeting place for those whose lives are touched by learning disabilities. Database of research, affiliations, diagnostic tests, descriptions, resources, and related information.
http://www.ldrc.ca/
- Living with an Invisible Disability
Provides links to (C)APD, dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, Autism, SID (DSI), Aspergers, hyperlexia, dyslexia, conferences, educational topics, and general LD resources. Also provides an Adult Chat room, and Kid's CAPD chat pages.
http://dolfrog4life.homestead.com/AA_index_ZZ.html
- National Youth Network
Offers information for parents about various types of learning disabilities, diagnostic tests, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and options that can aid them through the IEP process.
http://www.nationalyouth.com/learningdisabilities.html
- NLD on the Web
A comprehensive source of information on Nonverbal Learning Disabilities for parents and professionals. Includes full-text articles, important resources, and a Forum to share ideas and support.
http://www.nldontheweb.org
- NLDline
Fairly comprehensive site on Nonverbal Learning Disorders. Personal stories, NLD Moments, reference library, bulletin boards, education information, parenting tips, advocacy, reference materials, products, QandA's, and links.
http://www.nldline.com/
- Smart Kids with LD
Helping parents help their children succeed. Offers learning disability resources for parents and teachers; first-person success stories; questions answered by a panel of experts; and a newsletter.
http://www.smartkidswithld.org/
- The Resource Room
Teaching and learning resources in reading, spelling, math, and comprehension for people of all ages with learning disabilities. Provides exercises, articles, software reviews, book lists, lesson plans, tips, online store, and links to related resources and chat room. Also has information about Home Schooling, the Gifted LD student, and older learners for parents, students and teachers.
http://www.resourceroom.net/index.asp
- The Southern LINCS: Literacy & Learning Disabilities Special Collection
Provides access to information on LD issues important to adults with learning disabilities and their families, teachers, tutors, Rehabilitation staff, caseworkers, and employers. Includes news, events, discussion groups, publications, research, resources, FAQs, assessments, and training projects.
http://ldlink.coe.utk.edu/
- Tips for Getting LD Students Ready for College
List of documentation, skills, and steps required before a high school student with a learning disability moves toward college. Provided by the Disability Resource Office at Radford University.
http://www.radford.edu/~dro/tipsld.html
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