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All About Learning Disabilities and ADHD

LD OnLine knows that there are many different ways to learn, and having the right tools at school and at home can change everything. Explore our resources and help every child reach their full potential.

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Reading & Dyslexia

Common Signs of Dyslexia

Dyslexia is the most common cause of reading, writing and spelling difficulties. This article provides a list of common signs of dyslexia.

103 Things to Do Before/During/After Reading

This article offers a collection of interactive activities that help kids become more involved in the stories that they read.

News Headlines

After an ADHD and autism diagnosis, I now find the world more confusing. How do I make sense of this? (opens in a new window)

I’m a psychologist. Here’s what we keep getting wrong about ADHD (opens in a new window)

NHS 10 year plan focuses on community care and prevention (opens in a new window)

Trump administration pauses $6B in education programs ahead of school year (opens in a new window)

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Reading & Dyslexia

Visualizing to Make Meaning

By incorporating differentiated models, practicing visualization, and supporting your students as they visualize (drawing on principles for Universal Design for Learning), you can help your students learn to use all of their senses to engage with and imag

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Behavior & Social Skills

Helping the Socially Isolated Child Make Friends

Children who are socially rejected by their peers often are preoccupied with their isolation and can’t concentrate on their schoolwork. Here are some ways teachers improve kids “social stock” and help them build friendships.

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Teaching & Instruction

Mindfulness in the Classroom

Study outcomes suggest that mindful meditation decreases anxiety and detrimental self-focus, which, in turn, promotes social skills and academic success for students with learning disabilities.