American Institutes for Research
Center on Response to Intervention: Learning Disability Identification
This series of webinars discuss using RTI in learning disability identification. The series includes presentations from both the national and state perspectives. The series includes seven webinars.
American Institutes for Research
Center on Response to Intervention: Colorado Learning Disability Criteria Part 2
This webinar highlights recent changes to the eligibility criteria and identification process for identifying Colorado students as having specific learning disabilities (SLD). Candy Myers of the Colorado Department of Education gives an...
Kidsource OnLine
Kid Source on Line: Gifted but Learning Disabled: A Puzzling Paradox
This detailed article helps teachers identify students who are both learning disabled and gifted, provides suggestions for modifying lesson plans and individual activities to make them interesting and useful for these children, and...
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Hoagies' Gifted: Gifted but Learning Disabled: A Puzzling Paradox
Learn how to identify students who are both learning disabled and gifted and help keep them interested in class activities, prevent them from falling behind, and encourage them to explore and demonstrate their academic and creative...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: My Son's Disability, and My Own Inability to See It
This is a cautionary tale, not just for people who have no real idea of what a learning disability is and probably suspect the whole thing is an overindulgent scam, but also for any parent of a child struggling mightily through school.
LD Online
Ld Online: What Is a Learning Disability?
Provided is a detailed explanation of learning disabilities, and descriptions of different types of learning disabilities. A useful overview of learning disabilities.
LD Online
Ld Online: Gifted and Learning Disabled? It Is Possible!
Is it possible for a student to be gifted and learning disabled? The author of this article speaks from personal experience with such students. She provides general suggetions for teachers wanting to identify gifted students with LD and...
LD Online
Ld Online: Giftedness and Learning Disabilities
"How does one identify the learning disabled gifted?" "What are the major classroom problems and how can they be solved?" Find the answers to these questions and also find tips for parents and resources for parents and children.
Everything ESL
Everything Esl: Learning Disability or Language Development Issue?
Help for teachers struggling to determine whether an English language learner is challenged by a learning disability or by a normal language acquisition issue.
Other
Eric: The Warning Signs of Learning Disabilities
When a child is slow to learn new information it can often trouble a parent. What are the signs of a learning disability? What can a parent do to help correct these problems? This site reviews this information.
Other
Learning Disabilities Association of California
This organization is made up of parents, teachers, and other professionals to help promote understanding of and resources for people with learning disabilities. It provides definitions, symptoms, and access to books about this children.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Kids' Quest on Disability and Health
KQ, the techno-health wizard, lets kids choose a WebQuest about a disability-related question they may have been wondering about. They get a page of activities and resources about Autism, Vision Impairment, Mobility Restriction, etc.,...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Kids' Quest on Disability and Health
KQ, the techno-health wizard, lets kids choose a WebQuest about a disability-related question they may have been wondering about. They get a page of activities and resources about Autism, Vision Impairment, Mobility Restriction, etc.,...
Center for Parent Information and Resources
Nichcy Publications: Disability Information
Here are fact sheets on disabilities, available in text or PDF, English or Spanish. Each offers characteristics of the disability, tips for teachers and parents, and lists of related resources.
Center for Parent Information and Resources
Nichcy Publications: Disability Information
Here are fact sheets on disabilities, available in text or PDF, English or Spanish. Each offers characteristics of the disability, tips for teachers and parents, and lists of related resources.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Effective Reading Interventions for Kids With Learning Disabilities
Research-based information and advice for sizing up reading programs and finding the right one for your child with a learning disability.
LD Online
Ld Online: College Students and Disability Law
This extensive article discusses the details surrounding special education laws and services for college students with disabilities, including learning disabilities. A great reference for teachers and parents of graduating high school...
American Institutes for Research
Center on Response to Intervention: Sld Eligibility: New Regulations
This 2006 PDF brief describes the 2004 amendments to the IDEA, which provide significant changes in the determination of specific learning disability (SLD) eligibility. It was written by Perry A. Zirkel and released by the National...
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Ncld: Student Voices: A Study of Young Adults With Learning and Attention Issues
This site shares research about effective approaches for instructing adolscents who possess spefiic learning disabilities. Research is available via the video and report links found on the site.
Other
Ld Pride Online: Learning Styles & Multiple Intelligence
Are you looking to find out how you learn best? Explore the world of learning styles and multiple intelligences through on online quiz. Through identifying your learning style, you will be able to capitalize on your strengths and skills.
PBS
Pbs: Misunderstood Minds
A wonderful spotlight on scientific explanations behind learning differences and strategies to aid success in school. Includes profiles of the students in the documentary as well as interactive activities designed to give site visitors a...
Mental Health America
Mental Health America: Mental Health Info: Learning Disabilities
Complete health information on a variety of topics dealing with learning disabilities.
Other
Nonverbal Learning Disorder
Comprehensive resource for information about this often undiagnosed disorder. It includes research, assessment tips as well as strategies that may benefit people with a Nonverbal Learning Disorder.
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Nonverbal Learning Disorder
Comprehensive resource for information about this often undiagnosed disorder. It includes research, assessment tips as well as strategies that may benefit people with a Nonverbal Learning Disorder.
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