BEST Websites for LD
It’s October and LD Awareness Month! We’re commemorating the month by honoring parents and teachers of children and adults with neuro-diverse learning needs. In this blog article, we decided to provide what many of these individuals often request of us—information and resources for learning disabilities and differences (LD). We believe that the best way to do that is by presenting a GOOD list of online resources and websites in various LD categories. In this way, parents, teachers and adults challenged with specific reading or learning issues will have a go-to page to help give them direction and a place to start for the assistance they need.
We hope you will find the following categorized list of LD websites helpful for you or for someone you care about each day!
Categorized List for LD Websites
AD/HD (ADHD or ADD)
AD/HD is the notation for ADD (no hyperactivity) or ADHD (with the hyperactivity component). Both children and adults can be affected by the condition, and it can occur in varying degrees of severity from one individual to another. There really is no cure for ADHD, but it is very possible to effectively manage the symptoms of the disorder, which may include assistive tools, strategies, coaching and other helpful resources.
1. CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a national non-profit organization working to improve the lives of affected people through education, advocacy and support. From lobbying to local support groups, CHADD is a leader in the field of ADHD.
https://chadd.org/
2. ADDitude Website with many resources for parents, teachers and adults with ADHD. Read various blog articles related to ADHD, dyslexia and more. You can also register for FREE virtual presentations, too! https://www.additudemag.com/
Dyslexia
1. Understanding Dyslexia—from Understood
https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/dyslexia/what-is-dyslexiahttps://goo.gl/1NdQsa
2. International Dyslexia Association
https://dyslexiaida.org/
3. The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity
https://www.dyslexia.yale.edu/
4. DyslexiaHelp at the University of Michigan
https://dyslexiahelp.umich.edu/
Dysgraphia
1. National Center for Learning Disabilities—Dysgraphia
https://www.ncld.org/?s=dysgraphia
2. LD Online— Dysgraphia
https://www.ldonline.org/ld-topics/writing-spelling/strategies-dealing-dysgraphia
3. LDA—Learning Disabilities Association of America— Dysgraphia
https://dyslexiaida.org/understanding-dysgraphia-2/
4. Handwriting Problem Solutions, LLC
https://www.handwriting-solutions.com/dysgraphia
Dyscalculia
1. Understanding Dyscalculia-from Understood
https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/dyscalculia/understanding-dyscalculia
2. Dyscalculia.org-Math Tools
https://www.dyscalculia.org/math-tools
Dyspraxia
1. Dyspraxia Foundation USA
https://dyspraxiausa.org/
2. Is Dyspraxia a Learning Disability—from Understood
https://u.org/37Y01ir
3. Blog: My OT & Me
https://myotandme.com/blogs/news/what-is-motor-planning-could-my-child-have-dyspraxia
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition that exists when sensory signals do not get organized into appropriate responses. The condition prevents certain parts of the brain from receiving information needed to interpret sensory input correctly. A person with SPD finds it difficult to process and act upon information received through the senses, which creates challenges in performing countless everyday tasks. Motor clumsiness, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, school failure and other impacts may result if the disorder is not treated effectively (from STAR Institute for Sensory Processing Disorder).
1. The STAR Institute for Sensory Processing Disorder
https://www.spdstar.org/
2. Sensory Processing Disorder Resource Center
https://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/
Executive Function Disorder (EFD)
Many individuals struggle with executive function, which governs a person’s ability to plan, organize and manage details in everyday life.
1. A Day in the Life of a Child with Executive Functioning Issues—from Understood
https://u.org/31Ymetg
2. Executive Function 101—FREE e-Book (PDF) from the National Center for Learning Disabilities
https://www.chconline.org/resourcelibrary/executive-function-101-e-book-downloadable
3. Is It Executive Function Disorder (EFD) or ADD/ADHD?—from ADDitude Magazine
https://www.additudemag.com/executive-function-disorder-adhd-explained/
4. What Is Executive Function?—from WebMD
https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/executive-function
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
The most recent data from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control, 2012) indicates that in the U.S., about 1 in 88 children have been identified with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism spectrum disorders are almost five times more common among boys than girls – with 1 in 54 boys identified.
1. Autism vs. Learning and Attention Issues: What You Need to Know—from Understood
https://goo.gl/GoCepB
2. Resource Guide for Families—from Autism Speaks
https://www.autismspeaks.org/resource-guide
3. National Autism Association
https://nationalautismassociation.org/
4. TeachersFirst Resources on Autism Spectrum Disorders and Asperger’s
https://www.teachersfirst.com/spectopics/autism-asperger.cfm
5. Statistics for the Prevalence of Autism and Other Related Data—from the Centers for Disease Control
From the CDC’s Autism and Devlopmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, 2012
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/data.html
