Bridgerland Literacy: Learning about Learning Disabilities

Learning about Learning Disabilities

Overview

Pages and folders in Learning about Learning Disabilities.

Learning about Learning Disabilities

10 Ways to Help Kids with Learning Disabilities Succeed in School
Ten ideas to help an LD student do better in school.
7 Habits of Highly Effective IEP Teams
Suggestions from Stephen Covey's book Seven Habits of Highly Effective People that will help you with your IEP.
A Parent's Guide to Section 504
An explanation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibiting discrimination based upon disability.
Community Reading Resources
A list of facilities in our community that can help meet you or your child 's needs.
Developing Your Child's IEP
An in depth guide to aid with every aspect of your IEP .
Got Dyslexia?
What is dyslexia? Simple test to indicate dyslexic tendencies.
Getting the Best IEP for Your Child
An outline by the International Dyslexia Association to help you make the most of your IEP meeting.
Preparing for an IEP
A fact sheet to help you plan and prepare for your IEP meeting.
Tips for a Successful IEP Meeting
A list of tips to help make your IEP meeting less stressful and more successful.
What is an IEP?
An information sheet to answer any questions about an IEP.
Writing the IEP
An outline of what all needs to be taken into consideration as you write your IEP.

Here are some useful links for students

http://www.allkindsofminds.org/ - All Kinds of Minds is a non-profit Institute that helps students who struggle with learning measurably improve their success in school and life by providing programs that integrate educational, scientific, and clinical expertise. All Kinds of Minds was founded in 1995 by renowned pediatrician, Dr. Mel Levine, and financier Charles R. Schwab to translate the latest research on how children learn into programs, products, and services that help students struggling in school become more successful learners.
http://www.ldonline.org/ - LD OnLine is a leading website on learning disabilities, learning disorders and differences. Parents and teachers of learning disabled children will find authoritative guidance on attention deficit disorder, ADD / ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dysnomia, reading difficulties, speech and related disorders. LD OnLine works in association with the Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities and the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities.

http://www.dys-add.com/ - Bright Solutions for Dyslexia. Bridgerland Literacy uses this program, developed by Susan Barton, to tutor students who struggle with dyslexia.

http://www.ldpride.net/selfadvocacy.htm - LD Pride is a website dedicated to the advancement of practical knowledge and understanding about the often mysterious world of Learning Disabilities.

http://www.schwablearning.org/ - Schwab Learning is a website created by Charles Schwab, in his own words: “Welcome to SchwabLearning.org! My wife and I understand the challenge of raising a child with a learning disability (LD), because our own son has dyslexia. Just getting through the assessment process when he was young was difficult for all of us. But through that process, his dyslexia was identified, and from there we could seek the help he needed. I also learned I have dyslexia, which explained my lifelong struggle with reading.

We didn't want our son to struggle for years like I did. But we had a hard time finding information on how to help him and how to work effectively with his teachers and other professionals.

We know our family's struggle is not unique. You and countless other parents face similar challenges. To help parents like you, we created Schwab Learning, a nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing reliable, parent-friendly information from experts and parents. So when you need information you can trust, log onto SchwabLearning.org. We wish you and your child a bright future!”

www.ncld.org. –National Center for Learning Disabilities

http://www.dyslexia-parent.com/world_of_dyslexia.html - Welcome to the World of Dyslexia - for everyone with an interest in dyslexia: dyslexia testing and assessment, teaching dyslexic children, advice for parents of a dyslexic child, coping techniques for dyslexic adults, free magazine articles, research, and much, much more!

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/ - Misunderstood Minds is an excellent web-site sponsored by PBS with information about learning disabilities for parents and students.

http://www.interdys.org/ - The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families and the communities that support them. IDA is the oldest learning disabilities organization in the nation -- founded in 1949 in memory of Dr. Samuel T. Orton, a distinguished neurologist. Throughout our rich history, our goal has been to provide the most comprehensive forum for parents, educators, and researchers to share their experiences, methods, and knowledge.

http://www.uread.org/ - Uread is a coalition of concerned parents and educators who are dedicated to addressing the needs of the children in Utah who have the learning difference of Dyslexia. It is only through a combined effort of every one of us that our mission and goals can be accomplished. Please contact us if you are interested helping find solutions for our children.

http://www.ldanatl.org/- Learning Disability Association of America has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals since 1963. 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 a leading resource for information on learning disabilities.

http://www.ldsuccess.org/ - The Frostig Center is a non-profit organization that specializes in working with children who have learning disabilities. Founded in 1951 by Marianne Frostig, a pioneer in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of learning disabilities, the Center is dedicated to a three-part mission of:
• Conducting research on learning disabilities;
• Providing professional training and consultation to the community;
• Offering direct instructional services to children with learning disabilities through the Frostig School and other community services.

http://ldlink.coe.utk.edu/ - Center for Literacy Studies

   600 Henley Street, Suite 312
     Knoxville, TN 37996
     Tel: 865-974-4109
     Fax: 865-974-3857