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 ... read more »
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 benefit from keeping up with the latest learning disability research and news.
Insights for Learning Disability Research and News
- Make sure to check the general LD sites mentioned in the first section of this guide for the latest learning disability research and news. The sites listed below tend to focus on academic research that may not necessarily be written in layman's terms.
- Ask the special education team at your child's school for help interpreting some of the newest learning disability research and news, if need be.
Top Sites for Learning Disability Research and News
The National Research Center on Learning Disabilities
(NRCLD) Web site isn't the lightest reading but it is informative and in-depth. Find information on new programs and technology developments, as well as materials for researchers and educators that are available for download.
TeachingLD
is geared toward teachers but the "LD Resources" page features links to research centers and universities that conduct research on learning disabilities.
MedlinePlus
has a list of references and abstracts on learning disorders in the "Journal Articles" section.
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