LibGuides: Learning Disabilities & Education: Web Resources

Recommended Websites for Learning Disabilities

U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act web page which brings together IDEA information and resources from the Department and our grantees.
Learning Disabilities Association of America LDA has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals with cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources. These services make LDA the leading resource for information on learning disabilities.
Learning Disabilities Association of America - Support and Resources for Educators This web page defines Specific Learning Disabilities & related disorders, offers articles that support educators and offers links and other resources for educators.
Learning Disabilities Association of America - Types of Learning Disabilities This page defines various disabilities offers descriptions and strategies for educational assistance.
National Center for Learning Disabilities The mission of NCLD is to improve the lives of the 1 in 5 children and adults nationwide with learning and attention issues—by empowering parents and young adults, transforming schools and advocating for equal rights and opportunities.
Council for Learning Disabilities The Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD), an international organization composed of professionals who represent diverse disciplines, is committed to enhancing the education and quality of life for individuals with learning disabilities across the life span.
South Carolina Department of Education Disability Resources This state of South Carolina Department of Education page offers links to many web resources.
How are learning disabilities diagnosed? USDHHS US Department of Health and Human Services page on how learning disabilities are diagnosed.
The Autism Society of America Founded by Dr. Bernard Rimland, Dr. Ruth Sullivan and many other parents of children with autism, the Autism Society is the leading source of trusted and reliable information about autism. Through its national network, the Autism Society has spearheaded numerous pieces of federal, state and local legislation.
HelpGuide.org Children and Family Page HelpGuide.org offers information, articles and links on multiple topics including Learning Disabilities, ADHD and Autism.
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is the oldest organization dedicated to the study and treatment of dyslexia. It is also committed to providing complete information and services to address the full scope of dyslexia and related reading and writing challenges.
Teacher Vision - Special Need & Education Definitions and practical teacher hints for teaching students with special needs.
Teaching LD Information & Resources for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities
What Works Clearinghouse The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) reviews the existing research on different programs, products, practices, and policies in education.

Multiple Intelligences

Concept to Classroom - Tapping Multiple Intelligences Welcome to Tapping into Multiple Intelligences. Hopefully, you'll tap into a few of your own intelligences to learn about this important theory. Start here in the Explanation section, which is all about the CONCEPT. Then go on to Demonstration, where we move from CONCEPT to CLASSROOM!
The Human Intelligence The Human Intelligence: Historical Influences, Current Controversies, Teaching Resources web site was designed to provide people interested in intelligence with an intellectually sound resource on the history of this important and fascinating construct. The goal of the site is to provide reliable, accurate information on the historical development of the study of human intelligence, with multiple avenues for accessing and interacting with the information
Teacher Vision - Multiple Intelligences: An Overview Background information and lesson plans surrounding Multiple Intelligences.
A Multiple Intelligences Primer
This site is for educators, instructors, and anyone who wants to learn the basics about Multiple Intelligences Theory.
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http://www.personal.psu.edu/bxb11/MI/index.htm

Videos on Learning Disabilities

There is a large number of videos on learning disabilities available on YouTube (scroll down below the videos to get to its link). Search for a particular topic in this area to view video discussions on the topic.

Here are parts 1 and 2 of the video, "Learning Disabilities - When Bright Kids Can't Learn," which describes the use of brain research in order to help people with learning disabilities solve their learning problems.

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