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Reading & Dyslexia, Speech & Language, Teaching & Instruction

Language and reading skills

The following articles, expert answers, and books provide information on how to teach vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and other language and reading skills to students with learning disabilities or ADHD.

John W. Lloyd

Understanding the Different Types of LD: A Blog Post by John Wills Lloyd, Ph.D.

John Wills Lloyd, who has been at the University of Virginia’s Curry School since 1978, began his career teaching children with learning and behavior problems in southern California in the 1960s. He completed Ph.D. studies at the University of Oregon in 1976. His research focuses on improving students’ outcomes. Below John writes about subtyping LD. You can follow all of John’s posts at LD Blog.
Ann Dolin

Summertime and the Learning Is Easy

The summer is a time to unwind and relax for parents and kids alike, but learning should not come to a halt. By focusing on your child’s interests, involving the family, and setting goals, you can motivate even the most reluctant learners
LD OnLine

State Special Education Definitions, Ages Served

Every state defines who is eligible to receive special education and related services. Some states, such as Maryland, choose to define special education students using the same disability criteria as the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. However, not all states choose to follow this formula and many make their own “student with disabilities” definition. The state definition serves as a guide, along with specific disability definitions, for determining eligibility criteria when evaluating a child for inclusion in special education programs.

College student in a hijab talking to a group
Richard Goldhammer, Loring C. Brinckerhoff

Self-Advocacy for College Students

The need for self-advocacy skills in a postsecondary setting is essential. Students who have relied on the support of their parents and others now must be able to help themselves. This vital “rite of passage” enables the learning disabled individual to prepare for independence and success in the adult world. 

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