Learning Disabilities


Everyone learns in a different way, and at a different pace. But for some people the way they learn is so different from the ''norm'' that they are said to have a learning disability. What this means is that there is something going on in their brain, making learning difficult. It is beyond their control. No matter how hard they try or how good their teachers are, reading, math or even just sitting still will never be easy for them. Having a learning disability is just like having asthma (or any other medical disease). It's no one's fault, and can't be ''cured.'' But with the right treatment and education, people with learning disabilities can lead very fulfilling and productive lives.

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How do you know if your child might have a learning disability?    www.ldonline.org/article/5735       This article give parents some direction to decide if their child may have a learning disability.

Fact Sheets-National Center for Learning Disabilites    www.ncld.org/content/view/447/391/       Many useful articles viewable on website or in readable/printable document form about Learning Disabilities.

Emotional/Behavioral Disturbance    www.nichcy.org/pubs/factshe/fs5txt.htm       This Fact Sheet from the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities provides a description of emotional and behavioral disabilities.

Healthy Children Project: Emotional Disabilities    www.healthychildrenproject.org/consequences/behavioral.html       This is an article about Emotional Behavioral Disabilities in children.

Children with Cognitive Disabilities    dpi.wi.gov/sped/cd.html       This article includes eligibilty criteria for children with Cognitive Disabilities under Wisconsin state law.

Cognitive Disabilities: Definition/Assistive Technology    aimstar.knowbility.org/info_disabilities_cognitive.html       A definition of cognitive disabilities as well as listings of commonly used assistve technology items.

www.eparent.com    www.eparent.com       For parents of children of all ages that have special needs (this site requires a brief, free registratioin to access resources).

Supporting Your Child at Home    www.ncld.org/content/view/324/379/       The articles in this section suggest ways to integrate helpful strategies and habits into your daily life.

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