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Category Archives: LD Support Organizations
LDResources.org, a World-Wide Leader
I’m happy to share that LDResources.org is now read in 103 countries. We are a definitive leader in clarifying issues relevant to intersections between mental health and learning differences. Cognitive Science and Effective Psychotherapy. Universal Design for Therapeutic and Educational … Continue reading
Scholarships for Students with Learning Disabilities
From U Michigan and their “Dyslexia Help” Students with Learning Disabilities can be eligible for scholarships based on qualifying criteria in addition to LD.
Childhood Anxiety: The Prison of Your Mind and the Way Through
If we want to unburden and free our children of anxious thoughts and beliefs it’s crucial that we examine our own beliefs and triggers about what our children are capable of and when and how we protect. With therapy and/or training it’s vital we explore the anxious parts of our own minds and hearts, which are often triggered when our kids are struggling and in anxious distress. Continue reading
Dyslexic Advantage
Dyslexic Advantage Dyslexia | Dyslexic Advantage Dyslexic Advantage is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization whose mission is to promote positive identity, community, and achievement focusing on dyslexic strengths.
Haskins Laboratory
Informative site with research on print disabilities and speech/language Founded in 1935 and located in New Haven, Connecticut since 1970, Haskins Laboratories is a private, non-profit research institute with a primary focus on speech, language and reading, and their biological … Continue reading
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$1,000 Contest for Students with LD
Sponsored by Smart Kids with LD, the contest is for “a notable accomplishment in any field including art, music, math, athletics or community service.”
Alternatives in India for Students with Dyslexia
Photo Credit/http://www.tribuneindia.com Nice article about alternative education programming in India for students with dyslexia. It not only focuses on early identification, but can provide alternative learning options for students with dyslexia to take higher level classes with very reasonable accommodations. … Continue reading
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IndyCar Racer with Dyslexia Working with International Dyslexia Association
IndyCar racer Justin Wilson has been working with the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) to help raise awareness about this learning difference. Wilson, who grew up in England knows firsthand the challenges of growing up with splintered academic skills and difficulty … Continue reading
Getting Help & Finding Answers
University of Michigan Dyslexia Help, which is connected to their Center for the Development of Language and Literacy.
Effective Training of Teachers Who Teach Reading: A Must for Students with Learning Disabilities.
“Learning to teach reading, language and writing is a complex undertaking. The competence and expertise of teachers can be nourished with training that emphasizes the study of reading development, language and individual differences,” said Dr. Louisa Moats, Chair of IDA’s … Continue reading
Free IEP Handbook
Here’s a free booklet from the National Council on Learning Disabilities, concerning IEP basics, including: • “What is an IEP?†• “The Basics of a Standards-Based IEP†• “IEP Meeting Plannerâ€
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The Effects of Stress and Having a Learning Disability
I’ve been writing a speaking around the country on the connection between LD and mental health issues. With upwards of 60% of kids in treatment centers having learning disabilities, the consequences are devastating. While it’s great for kids to have … Continue reading