Learning Disability Resources

Our selective list of parent-friendly resources, for information about and help with learning disabilities and attention-deficit disorders.

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All Kinds of Minds
A non-profit organization based on the work of Dr. Mel Levine.

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
Check the CHADD web site for regional CHADD support groups.

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD)
Information on IDEA, public policy issues, discussion forums, and an Information Center on disabilities and gifted education.

Family Center on Technology and Disability
A range of resources on assistive technology, including searchable databases, funded by the U.S. Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)

Florida Center for Reading Research
The activities center of this comprehensive resource on reading research lists learning games that parents as well as teachers can use to help children learn to read.

International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
The national organization and regional chapters offer conferences, publications, information, etc. on dyslexia (a reading or language-learning disability).

LD Online
The major LD website offering a wealth of detailed information on virtually any topic in the field of learning disabilities

Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
National and regional conferences, parent assistance services, booklists and publications, etc. Membership in the national LDA includes enrollment in the state chapter (see the web site for state chapter listings).

National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
Promotes increased public awareness and understanding and works to shape public policy to increase opportunities for all individuals with learning disabilities

The National Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
Information on attention deficit disorders including articles by experts, and a guide to finding support groups

National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
Information on disabilities and disability-related issues

NLDline
Developed to increase awareness of nonverbal learning disorders. Will respond to questions submitted by email.

NLD on the Web —
Provides significant resources on Nonverbal Learning Disorder

Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association (NLDA)
A new national organization dedicated to research, education and advocacy for nonverbal learning disorders

Reading Rockets
The “super stellar” reading web site for parents and educators

Schwab Learning
A parents’ guide to helping kids with learning difficulties

Wrightslaw
Extensive information on Special Education law and advocacy

The Yale Reading Center
The source for publications on the findings of functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) studies conducted at Yale concerning children with dyslexia (reading disability), as well as announcements of current research projects