It's LD Awareness Month!
In the U.S. and Canada, October is dedicated to spreading awareness about learning disabilities. Find out more about the common signs of learning disabilities, how to get help early, and other LD Basics so you can pass the knowledge on to your friends and family.
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Looking to Become More Aware?
Check out these articles on different types of disabilities:
- Reading
Dyslexia Basics by the International Dyslexia Association answers your questions about the causes, signs, and treatments of a reading disability.
read more >> - Writing
NCLD's What is Dysgraphia? offers specific ways to help students of all ages overcome their writing challenges.
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Dyscalculia: A Quick Look is another NCLD goodie with basic facts about math disabilities and a list of warning signs.
read more >> - Nonverbal
Students With Nonverbal Learning Disabilities clears up some common misconceptions about NLD.
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Especially for Parents
Parents play an important role in getting accurate information about LD out to the public. Check out our Parents section to learn more about identifying LD and supporting children with disabilities.
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Self-Advocacy: A Valuable Skill for Your Teenager with LD
Teens can help spread awareness, too, by learning about their own needs and communicating them to other people.
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Pass on our PSAs
Promote LD awareness with our public service announcements! Featuring Henry Winkler, Molly Ringwald, and Reba McEntire, these 30-second spots offer a light touch and energetic delivery, and are super easy to add to your blog or website — just click 'get code' and copy the code or select a blog service. For a broadcast quality version, please contact us.
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A Must-Have DVD from LearningStore:Last One Picked, First One Picked On 
Rick Lavoie addresses the social problems these children face — and offers some practical solutions for parents. See this and other useful products in LD OnLine's LearningStore. See this and other useful products in LD OnLine's LearningStore. In honor of LD Awareness Month, get a 15% discount on your next LearningStore purchase. Simply use promotional code LDSPRT at checkout. |
In the News
- ADHD: It's Not Just a Kids' Problem
- Brain Scans Link ADHD to Biological Flaw Tied to Motivation
- The National Review: Special-Education Needs Help
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LD OnLine Yellow Pages
LD OnLine Yellow Pages gathers in one place the services and products parents and professionals need. It's a fast and easy way to find what you are looking for — simply search by location, specialty, or service.
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Advertise in the LD OnLine Yellow Pages
Each month, a half-million parents and professionals visit our education websites seeking information and resources. Advertise in the LD OnLine Yellow Pages to reach people who need your services.
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All the Best from LD OnLine!
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- Shalini Anand, Technical Web Manager
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- Kelly Deckert, Associate Manager, Online Media
- Laurie Fry, Publicist
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