- Bridges to Practice
Designed to help teachers, social workers, employment counselors, job coaches, and service agency personnel recognize learning disabilities, implement a screening process, and know what to do when an adult has been diagnosed. Training materials available for use online and for download to provide better service to adults with learning disabilities.
http://www.nifl.gov/nifl/ld/bridges/bridges.html
- 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/
- Dys.dk
Child neuropsychologist, Bo Jorgensen, offers information on learning disabilities, in particular dyslexia, dysphasia and dyscalculia. Provides definitions, symptomology, the basis and remediation suggestions.
http://www.dys.dk/eng
- 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 About.com
Sections include types of learning disabilities, how they are identified and formally diagnosed, education options, medications, types of assistance available, and options for support.
http://pediatrics.about.com/library/bllearning_disabilities.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 Project
A model strategy designed to address special learning needs of adults searching for jobs. Participants receive informal learning preference screening, diagnostic services, and appropriate accommodations for success in training and while on the job.
http://www.SeaKingwdc.org/ld/
- 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 Resources for Adults with Learning Disabilities
A publication for adults who suspect or know they have a learning disability, and for family and friends who wish to help. The guide is intended to provide a starting point for gaining information that can lead to obtaining services at the state or local level.
http://www.nifl.gov/nifl/ld/archive/resource.htm
- 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 Haven
Delve into the psyche of a teen with a Nonverbal Learning Disability. Contains short biography, senior thesis, personal statement, and poetry.
http://hometown.aol.com/jeh320/
- 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/
- Nonverbal Learning Disorders
Sue Thompson's definitive article on NLD as published in "The Gram" newsletter. Areas covered include description, identification of types, and ideas for providing compensations, accommodations, modifications, and strategies for the classroom and home.
http://www.ldaca.org/gram/thompson.htm
- 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/
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