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Learning Disabilities

It would be a difficult task to find a classroom in North America that did NOT have a child with a learning disability, 10% of the general population are learning disabled. Many times the learning disabled child falls through the cracks of the education system, find out how to prevent that from happening to your child and student. Several interesting articles with useful strategies for parents and teachers who deal with the LD child.
10 Common Symptoms Of Language Disorders/Delays
Language deficits and language disorders, language processing delays and symptoms
Learning Disability
Everything you need to know about learning disabilities. Remember, children with learning disabilities often have average or above average intelligence.
Dyslexia Definition Symptoms
Dyslexia symptoms and definition.
Learning Disabilities
Everything you need to know about learning disabilities. Characteristic checklists, definitions and best practices. Remember, most learning disabled children have an average or above average cognitive ability.
Learning Disabilities
Everything you need to know about learning disabilities. Includes a listing of all of the characteristics divided into category. A great read!
Learning Disability Checklists
Here's an excellent set of checklists to determine if your child exhibits the characteristics of being learning disabled. Print these for handy references.
Diagnosing Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Guide Ann walks you through diagnosing learning disabilities.
Laws Surrounding Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Guide Ann provides you with what you need to know about the laws and public education with disabilties.
What is a Learning Disability
Some questions and answers about learning disabilities.

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