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Universal Design for Learning

Attached is a pdf document, a new NCLD publication for parents on UDL, that you may find useful.

Posted to Learning Disabilities (Forum) by mlovett on 07-15-2008
Learning Disabilities Checklist

I wanted to make you all aware of a website that is very helpful to families dealing with Learning Disabilities. It is the National Center for Learning Disabilities in New York, NY. The main website is www.LD.org . One document that a family recently used in one of the case conferences I attended was...

Posted to Learning Disabilities (Forum) by gwall on 07-09-2008
LD Online/Monthly Report

Here is another great resource for keeping up on basic information, latest developments, suggestions for treatment, and articles written by and for parents. The Monthly Report encompasses all learning disabilities as well as ADD & ADHD. Another invaluable tool you'll gain access to through the...

Posted to Learning Disabilities (Forum) by mlovett on 06-27-2008
Disabilities in Math

What can we do to help young children who struggle with early math concepts? Will they go on to develop problems in math throughout school? What do we know about the early identification of learning disabilities in math? Dr. Sheldon Horowitz discusses some of these issues and more in "Math &...

Posted to Learning Disabilities (Forum) by tnixon on 06-03-2008
Neurobiology and Dyslexia: What We Know About the Brain and Learning

Join our Next LD Talk: Neurobiology and Dyslexia: What We Know About the Brain and Learning May 29, 2008 3 p.m. ET Dyslexia is believed to have a biological basis, caused by an unusual organization of certain neuronal connections or brain cells. Understanding how the brain processes information at the...

Posted to Learning Disabilities (Forum) by tnixon on 05-22-2008
DYSLEXIC MAKES GOOD 'bAd' MOVIE

DYSLEXIC MAKES GOOD 'bAd' MOVIE By DENNIS TAYLOR Herald Staff Writer Article Last Updated: 05/09/2008 09:49:43 AM PDT Was he stupid, or was he just lazy? That seemed to be the riddle teachers kept trying to solve about Vincenzo Giammanco, using every weapon in their arsenal: They scolded him...

Posted to Learning Disabilities (Forum) by tnixon on 05-16-2008
Adolescent Literacy

AdLit.org: All About Adolescent Literacy If you work or live with adolescents who struggle with reading, have we got news for you! We've just launched AdLit.org , our new sister site for parents and educators of kids in grades 4-12. AdLit.org is your source for adolescent literacy material for parents...

Posted to Learning Disabilities (Forum) by tnixon on 03-28-2008
Essays by Children with Learning Disabilities

Essays by Children with Learning Disabilities LD OnLine's Kids' Essay section has several new essays. Read: Musings on My Learning Disability Lyra meditates in a poetic essay about experiencing learning disabilities. About My LD Nicole tells about being tested for LD in the eighth grade. Trapped...

Posted to Learning Disabilities (Forum) by tnixon on 03-28-2008
Homework Hassles?

Homework Hassles? Turn That Chore into a Challenge Just thinking of "homework" can make children anxious, but you can help them focus on their homework and do it well. Regina Richards — mother of a child with a learning disabilities, educational therapist, and author of several books on learning...

Posted to Learning Disabilities (Forum) by tnixon on 03-28-2008
From illiterate to valedictorian in five years

· From illiterate to valedictorian in five years · Ali Cardaropoli's learning disabilities five years ago kept her from reading her own birthday cards, but in May she will graduate as valedictorian of her Texas school with experience not only acting in school plays, but writing one of her own. "She...

Posted to Learning Disabilities (Forum) by tnixon on 03-25-2008

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