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| Web Pages |
| LD Pride Online |
| An online community for youth and adults with learning disabilities including Attention Deficit Disorder. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Tera's NLD Jumpstation |
| A Resource on Nonverbal Learning Disabilities by an NLD Person. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Keep Kids Healthy - Guide to School Performance |
| A discussion of school performance problems in adolescents, including ADHD, learning disabilities, motivation, school strategies. |
| Speech and Language Disorders |
| The Kaufman Children's Center for Speech and Language Disorders, Inc. provides early intervention to children with communication disorders including central auditory processing disorders, autism, Asperger's, receptive and expressive language disorders, apraxia, and articulation difficulties. General overview of these disorders, symptoms and even early signs for parents of infants as well. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| UK Learning Disabilities (UKLD) |
| Provides links to government, national health, parliament, and other legislative news that may impact the lives of LD persons in the United Kingdom. |
| Learning Disabilities |
| Information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. |
| Pediatric Oncall: Learning Disabilities |
| A basic information guide aimed at parents of LD children and teens. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| SOAR Functional Limitations: Learning Disabilities |
| Provides tips on accommodations employers can make for workers with Learning Disabilities. Also gives basic definitions for terms used to describe types of LD. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| NLD Haven |
| Delve into the psyche of a teen with a Nonverbal Learning Disability. Contains short biography, senior thesis, personal statement, and poetry. |
| Childhood Learning Disabilities |
| Offers details about the types of childhood learning disabilities, causes, diagnostics, treatment, and coping methods for families. |
| Adolescents and Adults with Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorders |
| Large listing of organizations, consumer groups, government sites and adult literacy. A few have WWW links, but all have phone numbers and address. |
| About Learning Disabilities and ADHD: For Teens and Adults |
| Information about learning disabilities and ADHD for teens and adults: diagnosis and treatment, coping skills, high school to college transition, other life changes. |
| Learning Disabilities Online |
| A selection of articles on learning disabilities including symptoms, possible causes, and alternative ways to prevent learning disorders. |
| Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLD) Connection |
| Devoted to the facilitation of networking for the further understanding of NLD, its challenges, and its successful interventions. Focuses on Coaching, Consulting, and Tele-classes. Offers Newsletter and events calendar. |