Top 10 Resources on Dyslexia
Whether you're just looking to learn the basics on reading disabilities or are delving into the wide world of assistive technology, these articles on dyslexia will provide you with the information you need.
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Ask the Legal Expert
A middle school special educator is asking: How can special education teachers who "share" students with regular education get the respect and assistance of their colleagues?
Special education lawyer Matt Cohen says a supportive school environment starts with strong leadership.
Accommodations for Students with LD
The National Center for Learning Disabilities answers frequently asked questions about classroom accommodations and lists examples by category.
Recommended Book
Clinical psychologists Robert Brooks and Sam Goldstein demonstrate how parents can eliminate "negative scripts" and boost their kids' self-esteem and resilience.
LD News
January 27, 2012
Brain Scans Spot Early Signs of Dyslexia
Reuters
Special Educators Borrow from Brain Studies
Education Week
Apps for Children with Dyslexia
Motherlode Blog, New York Times
More Highlights
Dr. Silver on Diagnosing Disabilities
A concerned parent wants to know: What can a parent do when the diagnosis just doesn't seem right?
Dr. Larry Silver, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, explains that comprehensive testing is necessary to diagnose ADHD.
From Our Contributors
Browse through archived articles by Dale Brown, Rick Lavoie, and Dr. Louise Spear-Swerling — experts in the field of learning disabilities
Webcast: ELLs with LD
In this webcast, a bilingual speech-language pathologist discusses effective assessment and instructional strategies for English language learners with learning disabilities.
Contributions From You
Today's First Person Essay
Different Stages in a Learning Disabled Writer's Life by Karen Lynn-Chlup
Reflecting upon the days of my young life, I remember being full of energy and enthusiasm.