Learning Disabilities: Resources for Treatment, Research and News
Albert Einstein, John Lennon, Winston Churchill, Walt Disney and many other extremely successful people in history overcame learning disabilities despite a lack of information and tools to help them. Today, those with learning disabilities have the benefit of technology to help them succeed. Learn about learning disability symptoms, the importance of proper diagnosis, treatment plans and available resources.
Expand All Guide SectionsWhat Are Learning Disabilities?
Learning disabilities are never outgrown, but with proper identification, support and intervention, people with learning disabilities can be successful in learning and in life. Find valuable sites for understanding learning disabilities below.
Insights for Understanding Learning Disabilities
- LD is a common abbreviation for learning disabilities. You may see this term used frequently on Web sites, and it can work in conjunction with another search term if you're looking for specific information on learning disabilities.
- There aren't many LD sites that children can read and explore on their own, but we've found some good ones that are listed below.
- Many of the sites listed in this section are those of organizations that support people with learning disabilities. Membership to these organizations often requires a fee but most of the information on these sites is available for free.
- Learning disabilities can be combined with other disorders, such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which is considered an attention disorder and not a learning disorder. Find more information in our findingDulcinea ADHD Web Guide.
Top Sites for Understanding Learning Disabilities
For general information on understanding learning disabilities...
GreatSchools
has hundreds of articles written to inform and reassure parents of children with learning disabilities. Find information on identifying difficulties, managing school and learning, connecting with others and more. Search by your child's school level or by topic.
LD OnLine
features hundreds of expert-reviewed articles. It also has information aimed at children, including stories and artwork by children and teens of all ages.
Learning Disabilities Association of America
(LDA) is one of the most comprehensive sites on learning disabilities, featuring an extensive list of articles on LDs for parents, educators, professionals and adults with an LD.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
(NCLD) provides information on the basics of learning disabilities, as well as advice for dealing with LD in the home and at school.
National Association for the Education of African American Children with Learning Disabilities
isn't as exhaustive a resource as the sites mentioned above, but it fills a gap in online information for African-American children with learning disabilities. It offers a mailing list, message boards, information on trained parent advocates and more.
For children's resources ...
Reading Rockets
offers lessons, newsletters, podcasts, Webcasts and a detailed collection of articles, some of which are in Spanish, designed to help kids become better readers. Don't miss the Books & Authors page to find recommended books and video interviews with children's authors and illustrators.
SparkTop.org
aims to help kids ages 8-12 with learning disabilities feel better about themselves. Registration is required but users can explore with a guest pass first.
KidsHealth
features an article on dyslexia written in playful, encouraging language to appeal to kids. The article offers ways to make reading easier and covers the emotions that kids with dyslexia may experience.
Who knew?
Xtraordinary People
provides an incredible list of well-known people who are dyslexic, including athletes and actors, scientists and entrepreneurs, politicians, writers, artists and musicians.
Types of Learning Disabilities
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Treatment for Learning Disabilities
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Learning Disabilities Support
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College Life With Learning Disabilities
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Learning Disability Research and News
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