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- Includes definition of Learning Disabilities, as well as links to pages about specific learning problems.
- http://www.edbydesign.com/learning/learning-disabilities/

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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.
- http://johnl.edschool.virginia.edu/blogs/LDBlog/

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, ap
- http://www.kidspeech.com/index.php?page=34

Learning Disabilities

- Information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
- http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/learningdisabilities/learningdisabilities.htm

Learning Disabilities Online

- A selection of articles on learning disabilities including symptoms, possible causes, and alternative ways to prevent learning disorders.
- http://www.audiblox2000.com/learning_disabilities/

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.
- http://www.rit.edu/~easi/pubs/ldnoelbw.html

Childhood Learning Disabilities

- Offers details about the types of childhood learning disabilities, causes, diagnostics, treatment, and coping methods for families.
- http://www.learning-disabilities.org/

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.
- http://www.ldrc.ca/

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
- http://www.nifl.gov/nifl/ld/bridges/bridges.html

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 loca
- http://www.nifl.gov/nifl/ld/archive/resource.htm

The Southern LINCS: Literacy & 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,
- http://ldlink.coe.utk.edu/

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.
- http://www.jan.wvu.edu/soar/LD.html

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 a
- http://www.resourceroom.net/index.asp

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.
- http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/

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.
- http://www.nationalyouth.com/learningdisabilities.html

Pediatric Oncall: Learning Disabilities

- A basic information guide aimed at parents of LD children and teens.
- http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/CommonChild/learning_disabilities.asp

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.
- http://pediatrics.about.com/library/bllearning_disabilities.htm

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.
- http://www.smartkidswithld.org/

Keep Kids Healthy - Guide to School Performance

- A discussion of school performance problems in adolescents, including ADHD, learning disabilities, motivation, school strategies.
- http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/adolescent/schoolperformance.html

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.
- http://www.dys.dk/eng

LD Pride Online

- An online community for youth and adults with learning disabilities including Attention Deficit Disorder.
- http://www.ldpride.net/