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In the United States and Canada, the term learning disability is used to refer to psychological and neurological conditions that affect a person's communicative capacities and potential to be taught effectively. The term includes such conditions as dysgraphia (writing disorder), dyslexia (reading disorder), mathematics disorder and developmental aphasia. In the United Kingdom, the term learning disability is used more generally to refer to developmental disability.
Someone with a learning disability does not necessarily have low or high intelligence, nor any innate inability to learn. It just means this individual has an impairment to their ability due to a processing disorder, such as auditory processing or visual processing, that is detrimental to normal teaching methods. Learning disabilities are usually identified by school psychologists through testing of intelligence, academics and processes of learning.
Official definitions
The term "learning disability" was apparently first used and defined by Kirk (1962, cited in Streissguth, Bookstein, Sampson, & Barr, 1993, p.144). The term referred to a discrepancy between a child’s apparent capacity to learn and his or her level of achievement. A review of the LD classifications for 49 of 50 states revealed that 28 of the states included IQ/Achievement discrepancy criteria in their LD guidelines (Ibid., citing Frankenberger & Harper, 1987). However, the National Joint Committee for Learning Disabilities (NJCLD) (1981; 1985) preferred a slightly different definition: More on [ Learning disability ]
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LD OnLine - Interactive guide to learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and children. Articles, research, chat rooms, forums, newsletter, audio clips, calendar, store, ask the expert, resources, Kid Zone, personal essays, and a good search feature.
Meta Description: [ LD OnLine is the 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 a... ]
Learning Disabilities Special Collection - Provides access to information on LD issues important to adults with learning disabilities and their families, teachers, tutors, Rehabilitation staff, caseworkers, and employers. Includes news, events, discussion groups, publications, research, resources, FAQs, assessments, and training projects.
Adolescents and Adults with Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorders - Large listing of organizations, consumer groups, government sites and adult literacy. A few have WWW links, but all have phone numbers and address.
Bridges to Practice - Designed to help teachers, social workers, employment counselors, job coaches, and service agency personnel recognize learning disabilities, implement a screening process, and know what to do when an adult has been diagnosed. Training materials available for use online and for download to provide better service to adults with learning disabilities.
Meta Description: [ America's Literacy Directory is a national database of literacy programs that connects employers, learners, volunteers, social service providers, and others to information about literacy programs in all 50 states and the U.S. territories. ]
Childhood Learning Disabilities - Offers details about the types of childhood learning disabilities, causes, diagnostics, treatment, and coping methods for families.
Dys.dk - Child neuropsychologist, Bo Jorgensen, offers information on learning disabilities, in particular dyslexia, dysphasia and dyscalculia. Provides definitions, symptomology, the basis and remediation suggestions.
Meta Description: [ A site on learning disabilities, in reading, math and language. ]
Edbydesign.com: Learning Disabilities - Includes definition of Learning Disabilities, as well as links to pages about specific learning problems.
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities - Provides information about issues affecting the lives of people with learning disabilities, publications, workshops, conferences, and funds research and service projects.
LD Blog -- News and Musings about Learning Disabilities - LD Blog provides current notes about events affecting Learning Disabilities and commentaries on Learning Disabilities by John Wills Lloyd and Margaret P. Weiss.
LD Pride Online - An online community for youth and adults with learning disabilities including Attention Deficit Disorder.
Learning Disabilities - Brochure from NIMH. In-depth look at Learning Disability types, causes, diagnostic procedures, education, medication, how families cope, governmental regulations, resources, and hope for the person with LD.
Learning Disabilities - Information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Meta Description: [ Learning disabilities information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). ]
Learning Disabilities from About.com - Sections include types of learning disabilities, how they are identified and formally diagnosed, education options, medications, types of assistance available, and options for support.
Meta Description: [ Does your child have a learning disability? Try our learning disability screening quiz to see if your child has unexpected problems learning to read, write, listen, speak, or do math, and needs testing for a learning disability. ]
Learning Disabilities Online - A selection of articles on learning disabilities including symptoms, possible causes, and alternative ways to prevent learning disorders.
Meta Description: [ Online Magazine Offering Information on and Resources for Learning Disabilities ]
Learning Disabilities Resource Community (LDRC) - A virtual resource and meeting place for those whose lives are touched by learning disabilities. Database of research, affiliations, diagnostic tests, descriptions, resources, and related information.
Meta Description: [ The LDRC is a repository in knowledge associated with learning disabilities. Use the search tools to find the learning disability information you need. Members can submit articles, projects, events, and directory listings related to learning disabilites to the LDRC databases, communicate with oth... ]
Living with an Invisible Disability - Provides links to (C)APD, dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, Autism, SID (DSI), Aspergers, hyperlexia, dyslexia, conferences, educational topics, and general LD resources. Also provides an Adult Chat room, and Kid's CAPD chat pages.
Meta Description: [ To provide information, help, and support for sufferers of Invisible Disabilities, and their families. (Especially (C)APD ). With a link (rolodex) to my index page for my Invisible Disabilities pages. Which have to the best information links about these Invisible Disabilities on the Internet. ]
National Resources for Adults with Learning Disabilities - A publication for adults who suspect or know they have a learning disability, and for family and friends who wish to help. The guide is intended to provide a starting point for gaining information that can lead to obtaining services at the state or local level.
National Youth Network - Offers information for parents about various types of learning disabilities, diagnostic tests, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and options that can aid them through the IEP process.
Pediatric Oncall: Learning Disabilities - A basic information guide aimed at parents of LD children and teens.
Meta Description: [ A patient information guide of learning disabilites at www.pediatriconcall.com. ]
Smart Kids with LD - Helping parents help their children succeed. Offers learning disability resources for parents and teachers; first-person success stories; questions answered by a panel of experts; and a newsletter.
Meta Description: [ Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, Inc. - Helping Parents Advocate for their Children with Learning Disabilities ]
SOAR Functional Limitations: Learning Disabilities - Provides tips on accommodations employers can make for workers with Learning Disabilities. Also gives basic definitions for terms used to describe types of LD.
Speech and Language Disorders - The Kaufman Children's Center for Speech and Language Disorders, Inc. provides early intervention to children with communication disorders including central auditory processing disorders, autism, Asperger's, receptive and expressive language disorders, apraxia, and articulation difficulties. General overview of these disorders, symptoms and even early signs for parents of infants as well. (See index in the left columm of the web site.)
The Resource Room - Teaching and learning resources in reading, spelling, math, and comprehension for people of all ages with learning disabilities. Provides exercises, articles, software reviews, book lists, lesson plans, tips, online store, and links to related resources and chat room. Also has information about Home Schooling, the Gifted LD student, and older learners for parents, students and teachers.
Meta Description: [ Teaching and learning tips, reading comprehension exercises,online times tables practice, math and reading lesson plans,articles and links about multisensory learning (including Orton-Gillingham methods), learning differences, difficulties ∓ disabilities (including dyslexia and dysgraphia), f... ]
Tips for Getting LD Students Ready for College - List of documentation, skills, and steps required before a high school student with a learning disability moves toward college. Provided by the Disability Resource Office at Radford University.
Meta Description: [ The Disability Resource Office at Radford University ]
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