LD Online
Ld Online: Teaching Adolescents With Learning Disabilities, Part 1
This article discusses, in-depth, the idea of "watering up" the curriculum for adolescents with learning disabilities. The article begins by explaining that accommodations usually seem to "water down" the curriculum and decrease...
LD Online
Ld Online: Teaching Adolescents With Learning Disabilities, Part 2
This article discusses, in-depth, the idea of "watering up" the social and emotional environment for adolescents with learning disabilities, which is referred to as the affective aspect of the classroom. The author focuses on explaining...
University of Michigan
University of Michigan Health System: What Are Learning Disabilities (Ld)?
The University of Michigan has and extremely thorough article posted on this site offering comprehensive information on learning disabilities. Measures that parents can take are also available on this site.
Other
Great Schools: A Parent's Guide to Helping With Learning Difficulties
Understanding how to help a child that is having difficulties in school is an important step towards success. This site provides free information and support for parents and educators looking to provide support for a child struggling...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Writing Disabilities: An Overview
Learn from an expert why some kids with learning disabilities struggle with writing and how some instructional approaches can help.
LD Online
Ld Online: What Is a Learning Disability?
Provided is a detailed explanation of learning disabilities, and descriptions of different types of learning disabilities. A useful overview of learning disabilities.
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Eric: The Warning Signs of Learning Disabilities
When a child is slow to learn new information it can often trouble a parent. What are the signs of a learning disability? What can a parent do to help correct these problems? This site reviews this information.
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Ncld: Student Voices: A Study of Young Adults With Learning and Attention Issues
This site shares research about effective approaches for instructing adolscents who possess spefiic learning disabilities. Research is available via the video and report links found on the site.
Other
Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities
Directed towards educators of students with learning disabilities, this in-depth site provides many links to resource pages for educators. Be sure to check out the link under the heading "For K-8 Teachers" entitled "Accommodations for...
Other
Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities
Directed towards educators of students with learning disabilities, this in-depth site provides many links to resource pages for educators. Be sure to check out the link under the heading "For K-8 Teachers" entitled "Accommodations for...