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, ... read more »
Types of Learning Disabilities
There are many types of LDs, such as dyscalculia (trouble with math), dysgraphia (trouble with ... read more »
Treatment for Learning Disabilities
The more parents understand the treatment options for learning disabilities, the better equipped they will be to support their child at home and effectively advocate for their child at school.
Insights for Learning Disabilities Treatment
- It's never too late to get help and treatment for a learning disability. Adults who may not have known that a learning disability was behind their struggles with reading, writing or processing information may be greatly relieved to discover the reason for their difficulties. Many sites feature information for adults with a learning disorder.
- People of all ages are legally protected against discrimination and have the right to different forms of assistance in the classroom or workplace, according to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
Top Sites for Learning Disabilities Treatment
For treating or managing LDs ...
Helpguide
provides advice on successfully adapting the learning style of someone living with an LD. Find information on treatment for learning disabilities, emotional support and critical thinking.
GreatSchools
has an "Assistive Technology" page with a handy overview of the technologies available for the treatment of learning disabilities. Learn how they work and find specific technologies for specific LDs.
KidsHealth
offers an in-depth look at Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and walks you through the referral and evaluation process, the development of an IEP and legal rights regarding treatment for your child's learning disabilities.
For clinical trials ...
ClinicalTrials.gov
is a clearninghouse operated by the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Find a list of research clinical trials involving learning disabilities that are currently underway. To learn more about clinical trials, speak to your doctor, and read the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's guide.
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Bookshare.org
offers downloadable Braille books for visually impaired or otherwise print-disabled individuals, including children's books. Membership is free for U.S. students; for all other individuals, the cost is $75.
Learning Disabilities Support
If you or your child is struggling with an LD, there's plenty of learning disabilities ... read more »
College Life With Learning Disabilities
If your child is going off to school, you'll want her to be as prepared as possible. Use the sites ... read more »
Learning Disability Research and News
Whether you're an adult with a learning disorder or the parent of a child with an LD, you may ... read more »
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