Web Sites
General LD Resources
Go to the Specific Learning Disabilities page to get disorder specific resources.
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All Kinds of MindsWorks "to build expertise about learning in our schools, so that we can consider how students learn and why they may be struggling, not just how well or poorly they’re doing on their tests."
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BookShare: Books without Barriers"Accessible Books and Periodicals for Readers with Print Disabilities...is free for all U.S. students with qualifying disabilities, thanks to an award from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)"
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CHADDChildren and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Checklists for TeachersFrom LD Online: Getting Students' Attention; Focusing Students' Attention; Maintaining Students' Attention; Keeping Students on Task during Seat Work;
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Child Mind Institute | NYCThe Child Mind Institute is dedicated to transforming mental health care for children everywhere. Founded by Dr. Harold S. Koplewicz and Brooke Garber Neidich, our organization is committed to finding more effective treatments for childhood psychiatric and learning disorders, building the science of healthy brain development, and empowering children and their families with help, hope, and answers. The Child Mind Institute does not accept funding from the pharmaceutical industry.
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Communicating With and About People with DisabilitiesU.S. Dept. of Labor. What NOT to say or do!
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Disability Compliance for Higher Education - Official WebsiteDisability Compliance for Higher Education helps you understand your obligations to students and staff with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other anti-discrimination and education laws. You'll know what these complex laws require so you can fully comply. You'll also be up to date on new Office for Civil Rights' letters so you know which actions violate the law. You'll learn the outcomes of relevant court cases and get the latest news on how institutions and courts are responding to the ADA Amendments' broadening of who is considered disabled under the ADA-so you can assess and alter the policies that leave your institution vulnerable to lawsuits. Keep abreast of best practices with these features:
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Disability.gov: EducationSearch for National and State education resources
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Dr. HallowellHighly recognized and published expert on ADD/ADHD
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Helping Children with Communication Disorders in the Schools | Reading Topics A-Z | Reading RocketsAmerican Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Answers to questions on how to help children with communication disorders, particularly in regards to speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
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IDEA - Building The Legacy of IDEA 2004The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities.
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IEP Guide and School Resources | Family Services/Tool Kits | Autism SpeaksIndividualized Education Program: Summary, Process, Practical Tips.
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IEPs and BeyondIndividualized Education Programs resources from TeacherVision.
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LD OnLine"The world's leading resource on learning disabilties and ADHD."
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LDA, Learning Disabilities Association of America"Since 1963, LDA has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals. At the national, state and local levels, LDA provides cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources. These services make the Learning Disabilities Association of America the leading resource for information on learning disabilities."
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LDA: New YorkFrom the Learning Disabilities Association of New York State.
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Learning Ally (formerly Recordings for the Blind & Dyslexic)School (textbooks in digital format free to qualifying students) and individual memberships. "Learning Ally's audiobook library is the go-to resource for thousands of children with special needs, including reading and learning disabilities."
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Learning Difficulties | GreatSchoolsMany topics, with information for individual grades, pre-school to high school.
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Learning through Listening"For all educators in grades K-12! Register to access free listening focused content and skill building exercises such as: Lesson Plans, Classroom Activities, Teaching Strategies, Interactive Essays"
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Misunderstood Minds"This site is a companion to the PBS special Misunderstood Minds, and profiles a variety of learning problems and expert opinions. It is designed to give parents and teachers a better understanding of learning processes, insights into difficulties, and strategies for responding."
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National Association for the Education of African American Children with Learning Disabilities (AACLD)The AACLD serves thousands of African American families throughout the United States. In addition, it has continued to serve the broader public by responding to an extraordinary number of requests for information nationwide from a very diverse audience including teachers, public and private K-12 schools, colleges and universities, social service agencies, psychologists, hospitals, churches, lawyers, parent groups, and other organizations.
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National Center for Learning Disabilities"The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) works to ensure that the nation's 15 million children, adolescents, and adults with learning disabilities have every opportunity to succeed in school, work, and life."
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National Dissemination Center for Children with DisabilitiesDisabilities; Babies & Toddlers; Children 3-22; Disability & Education Laws; Research.
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National Library Service (NLS)Who is eligible, What is available, Where libraries are located. Can be set up for eligible persons with home pick up and delivery. In many audio and/or braille formats, books and magazines, children to adult.
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NY State Resources — National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities65 New York State Organizations for ADA, Assistive Technology, by Disability, by age,
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Parent Center NetworkIf you are the parent of a K-12 student with dyslexia, you’ll want to take a look at this site and find your nearest Parent Training and Information Center (PTI). PTIs are funded by the federal government and offer parents assistance in navigating special education and their child’s rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
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Phonics and Decoding | Reading RocketsPhonics and decoding are fundamental to working with the dyslexic student. The special education teachers use different methodologies to teach decoding--these are articles about decoding and reading, and recognizing problems in students.
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Reading and Radio ResourceThey will record any book or textbook, reasonably, and have a large selection of pre-recorded books. "A non-profit 501(c)(3) volunteer-driven agency with the mission to enrich the lives of children and adults, who because of physical, learning or vision limitations cannot read for themselves."
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SEN TeacherFree teaching resources for Special Education
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Special Needs Communication GuidePictograms & sign langage images for library services. www.thejointlibrary.org/autism
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Speech & Language | Expressive & ReceptiveArticles, Questions & Answers, Related Areas, Recommended Books, Recommended Links
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Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary EducationKnow your rights and responsibilities. 2011
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Teacher TapFree electronic books and online reading, starting with early elementary.
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Teacher Vision: Teaching Strategies for Students with ADD/ADHD"The resources below will assist you in getting help for students with attention deficit disorder, modifying instruction, and successfully communicating with a student's family."
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The State of Learning DisabilitiesThe State of Learning Disabilities: Facts, Trends and Indicators provides the authoritative national and state-by-state snapshot of learning disabilities (LD) in the United States, and their impact on the ability of students and adults to achieve educational success and employment. This publication also clarifies what a learning disability is and explains the common misperceptions associated with LD.
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The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity"Slow Reader, Out of the Box Thinker." Large website with sections about dyslexia, for dyslexics, for educators, for parents, for policyu & advocacy.
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Wrightslaw Special Education Law and AdvocacyAccurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.
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DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology)University of Washington. Preparing for success and college, careers, STEM careers, more.
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What Are Classrooms Like for Students with Learning Disabilities? | LD Topics | LD OnLineA must read for teachers!
Books (Professional)
Professional Books on LDs and Related Disorders
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Multisensory Teaching Basic Language Skills, Third Edition
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Crash Course in Library Services to People with Disabilities
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Common Core for the Not-So-Common Learner, Grades K-5
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Helping Children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities to Flourish
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Improving Library Services to People with Disabilities
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Improving the Quality of Library Services for Students with Disabilities
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Interventions for Students with Learning Disabilities
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Schools for All Kinds of Minds
by ISBN: 9780470505151Publication Date: 2010"Shows how schools can, and must, develop expertise in “learning variation” (understanding how different kinds of minds learn) and apply this knowledge to classroom instruction in order to address the chronic learning challenges and achievement gap faced by millions of students." -
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Teaching with the Brain in Mind
by ISBN: 9780871202994Publication Date: 1998-04-01Chapter 4: Movement and Learning--Research on the mind-body link and how exercise affects cognition, and the additional benefits for Special-Needs Learners. See http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/104013/chapters/Movement-and-Learning.aspx -
Learning Disabilities Sourcebook
by ISBN: 9780780810396Publication Date: 2009-01-01Learning disabilities sourcebook : basic consumer health information about dyslexia, auditory and visual processing disorders, communication disorders, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and other conditions that impede learning, including attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorders, hearing and visual impairments, chromosome-based disorders, and brain injury : along with facts about brain function, assessment, therapy and remediation, accommodations, assistive technology, legal protections, and tips about family life, school transitions, and employment strategies, a glossary of related terms, and directories of additional resources -
Attention Deficit Disorder Sourcebook
by ISBN: 0780806247Publication Date: 2002-01-01Like others in the series for health care consumers, this sourcebook presents material drawn from publications issued by government agencies and private organizations. Coverage includes the symptoms, diagnosis, and causes of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD); common treatments, including medication, behavior therapy, and AD/HD coaching; alternative therapies; educational issues and Individual Education Programs; parent/teacher conflicts; and protection of the educational rights of children with AD/HD. Information is also included for gifted children, teens, college students, and adults with ADHD. Support groups and Web sites are listed. -
Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders Sourcebook
by ISBN: 9780780811461Publication Date: 2011-04-01Autism and pervasive developmental disorders sourcebook : basic consumer health information about autism spectrum disorders (ASD) including autistic disorder, asperger syndrome, rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDDNOS) : along with facts about causes, symptoms, assessment, interventions, treatments, and education, tips for family members and teachers on the transition to adulthood -
The Encyclopedia of Learning Disabilities
by ISBN: 0816063990Publication Date: 2006-05-01This update of the 2002 edition is introduced by Harris (psychologist, South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice; Converse College), who traces the history and changing terminology and criteria for what is now called learning disabilities. He and Turkington (a medical writer/editor) present some 600 entries covering key topics from 'ability grouping' to 'zone of proximal development.' Entries treat the latest legislation, assistive technology, assessment and educational approaches. The encyclopedia includes a glossary and an outstanding resource directory including government and other national sources of information and aid; assistive technology sources; hotlines; and print literature for those with LD, professionals, and parents. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.
Some interesting "LD & Schools" Journal Articles
Selected Journal Articles on Students with Learning Disabilities
Black, Nancy E. "Blessing or Curse? Distance Delivery to Students with Invisible Disabilities." Journal of Library Administration. 41:1/2, 2004. 47-64.
Blue, Elfreda V., and Dara Pace. "UD and UDL: Paving the Way toward Inclusion and Independence in the School Library." Knowledge Quest. 39:3, 2011. 48-55.
Chenfeld, Mimi Brodsky, and Venina Carr Haley. "Letter Writing and Book Learning: Advice from Special Education Teachers." Voices from the Middle School. 12:4, 2005. 21-24.
Creamer, Debbie. "Universal Instructional Design for Libraries." Colorado Libraries. 33:4, 2007. 12-12-15.
Cutting, L.E., Clements-Stephens, A., Pugh, S., Cao, A., Pekar, J.J., Davis, N., Rimrodt, S.L. "Not all reading disabilities are dyslexia: distinct neurobiology of specific comprehension deficits.: Brain Connect. 3(2), 2013. 199-211.
Dimitrrovsky, Lilly, Hedva Spector, and Rachel Levy-Shiff, and Eli Vakil. "Interpretations of Facial Expressions of Affect in Children with Learning Disabilities with Verbal or Nonverbal Deficits." Journal of Learning Disabilities. 31:3, 1998. 286-312.
Downingm, Joyce Anderson. "Media Centers and Special Education: Introduction to the Special Issue." Intervention in School and Clinic. 42:2, 2006. 67-77.
Guild, Sandy. "LD Accommodations in the School Library." Knowledge Quest. 37:1, 2008. 24-29.
Jouzalitis, Vida. "Serving the Needs of Our Students with LD in the School Library." School Libraries in Canada. 23:3, 2004. 34-48.
Jurkowski, Odin L. "The Library as a Support System for Students." Intervention in School and Clinic. 42:2, 2006. 78-83.
Lavoie, Richard D. How Difficult Can this Be? The F.A.T. City Workshop. DVD (70 min). 1989.
Martinez, Rebecca S., and Margaret Semrud-Clikeman. "Emotional Adjustment and School Functioning of Young Adolescents with Multiple Versus Single Learning Disabilities." Journal of Learning Disability. 37:5, 2004. 411-420.
Meltzer, Lynn J., et al. "The Impact of Effort and Strategy Use on Academic Performance: Student and Teacher Perceptions." Learning Disability Quarterly. 24, 2001. 85-98.
Meltzer, Lynn, and Marjorie Montague. "Strategic Learning in Students with Learning Disabilities: What Have We Learned?" Chapter 7 in Research and Global Perspectives in Learning Disabilities: Essays in Honor of William J. Cruickshank. Daniel P. Hallahan and Barbara K. Keogh, eds. Mahwah, N.J.: L. Erlbaum Associates, 2000.
Murray, Janet. "Teaching Information Skills to Students with Disabilities: What Works?" School Libraries Worldwide. 7:2, 2001. 1-16.
Russell, Ginny, and Zsuzsa Pavelka. "Co-Occurrence of Developmental Disorders: Children Who Share Symptoms of Autism, Dyslexia and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder." Chapter 17 in Recent Advances in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Volume I. Michael Fitzgerald, ed. 2013. At http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/54159.
Scanlon, David, and Diana Baker. "An Accommodations Model for the Secondary Inclusive Classroom." Learning Disability Quarterly. 35:4, 2012. 212-224.
Shaywitz, Sally F., Robin Morris, and Bennett A. Shaywitz. "The Education of Dyslexic Children from Childhood through Young Adulthood." Annual Review of Psychology. 59. 2008. 451-475.
Smith, Lora Lee, Karen Voytecki, Alan Zambone, and Jami Jones."School Librarians: The Forgotten Partners." Teaching Exceptional Children. 2011.
Subramaniam, Mega. "School Libraries as Ambassadors of Inclusion Information Access for Students with Disabilities." School Library Research. 2012. 1-34.
Van, Marcus. "Movement in Learning: Revitalizing the Classroom. "(2012) SAYMAT Individual Thesis/SMAT IPP Collection.
Whelan, Debra Lau. "The Equal Opportunity Disorder." School Library Journal. 55:8, 2009. 14+.
Colleges for Students with LDs
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LCIRT — Landmark CollegeConsulting activities, research, professional development and funded initiatives to help organizations support students with learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD.
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Beacon College for ADHD Students, LD Students and gifted LD - Colleges for Learning DisabilitiesThe only accredited college offering BA and AA degrees exclusively for students with learning disabilities, ADHD, or gifted LD.
(Mostly!) Professional Journals
(Mostly) Professional & Scholarly Journals
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Annals of DyslexiaThe International Dyslexia Association. an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the scientific study of dyslexia and related language disabilities. IDA publishes Annals in partnership with Springer. Primary consideration for publication is given to original empirical studies, significant review, and well-documented reports of evidence-based effective practices. Only original papers are considered for publication.
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ADDitudeNot professional--more for parents and students with ADHD. Advice for living well with attention deficit and learning disabilities.
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Exceptional ParentNot for professionals. EP uses a multi-media approach to disseminate information through the following methods: its monthly print publication, EP (Exceptional Parent) magazine; its Web site (www.eparent.com); clinical custom communications projects; the EP Bookstore (www.epbookstore.com) which offers books, DVDs, and CDs on a wide range of disability related subjects; and online, interactive CME accredited seminars and teleconferences on a wide range of special needs topics (www.epliveonline.com).
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Journal of Developmental Education (JDE)The JDE is the official publication of the National Association for Developmental Education (NADE), a separate entity from the NCDE. NADE is the largest professional association for developmental educators. Reich College of Education | Appalachian State University.
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Journal of Learning DisabilitiesProvides specials series (in-depth coverage of topics in the field, such as mathematics, sciences and the learning disabilities field as discursive practice), feature articles (extensive literature reviews, theoretical papers, and position papers), research articles (reports of qualitative and quantitative empirical research), and intervention articles (overviews of successful interventions).
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LDA Newsbriefs - Learning Disabilities Association of AmericaLDA Newsbriefs, a bi-monthly 24-page newsletter free to members.
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Learning Disabilities Research & PracticeBecause learning disabilities is a multidisciplinary field of study, Learning Disabilities Research & Practice (LDRP) publishes articles addressing the nature and characteristics of children and adults with learning disabilities, program development, assessment practices, and instruction. In so doing, LDRP provides valuable information to professionals involved in a variety of different disciplines including special education, school psychology, counseling, reading, and medicine. Two separate sections--research and practice--are distinguished with respect to content and manuscript style.
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Learning Disabilities: A Contemporary Journaldistributed to over 24,000 subscribers, is a peer-reviewed forum for research, practice, and opinion regarding learning disabilities (LD) and associated disorders. The mission of the journal is to provide the most up-to-date, accurate information on diagnosis, management and intervention. The journal intends to support, inform and challenge researchers, practitioners and individuals who have, or care for those who have, learning disabilities. The selections of the journal will be of particular interest to those involved in academia, medicine, education, psychology and related fields.
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Learning Disability QuarterlyLearning Disability Quarterly (LDQ) publishes high-quality research and scholarship concerning children, youth, and adults with learning disabilities. Consistent with that purpose, the journal seeks to publish articles with the potential to impact and improve educational outcomes, opportunities, and services.
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The ADHD ReportIn 2012, The ADHD Report begins its 20th year of publication. Over that time, we have published 114 issues covering more than 285 topical articles and 2,850 research abstracts—a truly exceptional achievement for a professional newsletter focused on ADHD.
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Topics in Language DisordersTopics in Language Disorders (TLD) is a double-blind peer-reviewed topical journal that has dual purposes: (1) to serve as a scholarly resource for researchers and clinicians who share an interest in spoken and written language development and disorders across the lifespan, with a focus on interdisciplinary and international concerns; and (2) to provide relevant information to support theoretically sound, culturally sensitive, research-based clinical practices
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