Learning+Disablities

LEARNING DISABILITIES  **  " Learning disabilities affect some 15 percent of the U.S. population. Today almost 3 million school age students receive special education services because of learning disabilities." - Life Success for Children with Learning Disabilities **

Learning Disabi lities result from a persons brain being wired differently than most. Since their brain works differently, problems can arise in or outside of school with basic tasks such as reading and math. Learning disabilities can not be "cured" but people with these disabilities can still be succesful in school and their careers by finding strategies for learning that work for them. 

1. [|LDOnline]
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 * > **Disability Specific Information** ||=



2. [|NCLD]



3. [|What Works Clearinghouse]


 * Books on Learning Disabilities: **

1. Cole, D. & Mooney, J. (2000). //Learning outside the lines//. New York, NY: Fireside



2.Cummings, R., & Fisher, G. (2002). //The survival guide for kids with// //ld: learning differences//. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing Inc.



3. Gehret, J. (1996). //The don't-give-up kid and learning differences//. New York, NY: Verbal Images Press.



4. Smith, S.L. (1995). //No easy answers: the learning disabled child// //at home and school.// New York, NY: Bantam Books.

5. Smith, C. (1997). //Learning disabilities a to z.// New York, NY: Fireside.

6.Ben-Ami, U., & Stern, J.M. (1996). //Many ways to learn: young// //people's guide to learning disabilities//. Washington, DC: Magination Press.

||< 1. LDonline is a website that serves over 200,000 teachers, students and parents. This website is able to help people with learning disabilities reach their full potential. LDonline has many different resources for who ever looks at the website. There are articles, columns, essays, artwork, etc

2. NCLD provides information for all people with or affected by learning disabilities. It helps promote research and programs. There are also many different programs and events that NCLD promotes for parents and students with disabilities.

3. This What Works Clearinghouse website offers intervention reports on research for strategies that work with children who have learning disabilities.

1. The two authors, Jonathon Mooney and David Cole, both learned “differently.” Even with their learning difficulties, they both graduated top of their class from Brown University. //Learning Outside the Lines// is for students who may have a learning disability and it teaches them how to make sure they have control over their education to succeed.
 * Books Summaries: **

2. This book is a great read for a child who has a learning disability. This book talks about what a learning disability is and some of it’s categories. It also helps a child prep for their future life, cope with problems they may come across and deal with feelings that may come up as a result of their learning disability.

3. //The Don’t-Give-Up kid and learning differences// book is all about a boy named Alex who finds out he is dyslexic. It follows him through his transitions and how this learning disability affects him.

4. //No Easy Answers: The Learning Disabled Child at Home and School//, is able to guide parents along their journey with their child. It talks about the recently diagnosed all the way up to adult years. This book also is able to talk about laws that may effect your child and just facts parents should know.

5. If you want to know facts about learning disabilities, L//earning Disabilities A to Z// is the book that you need to read. There is everything from definitions, educational programs, to resources for parents and teachers. C. Smith is able to inform you about anything that you may possibly need about learning disabilities!

6. · //Many Ways to Learn: Young People’s Guide to Learning Disabilities//, is another guide to learning disabilities. This book is also able to describe the effects that learning disabilities have on students. The book also is able to provide you with great coping methods in different situations. As well as a extremely long list of resources for parents! ||
 * > **Education and Services** ||= 1. [|Maryland Law Disabilities Center]



2. [|Bass Educational Services]

3. [|School Finders]

4. [|Prep U Tutor] 5.[|College Living Experience]



6.[|Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center] ||< 1. MDLC is the place for people with disabilities to get the proper advocacy It is a non-profit organization that uses a wide variety of strategies to help people with learning disabilities.

2. Bass Educational Services offer students the supports they need to further their education. This could include college, living skills programs, or other options for high school graduates.

3. Provides parents with educational consulting to help find the best school for children with learning disabilities and other special needs. Also can assist with home schooling.

4. One-on-one test preparation services for tests such as the SATS. Prep U has experience working with students with learning disabilities and can create a program specific to each student. It is located in Bethesda, MD.

5. Located in Rockville, MD, College Living Experience helps students with learning disabilities through college by providing academic support, independent living skills and social support.

6. Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center offers an intensive summer program for students with learning disabilities. The summer program is located at the Siena School in Silver Spring, MD and offers programs for students in grades two through seven. || 2. [|Help Learning Disabilities] 3. ﻿[|Gifted Different Learners] 4. [|Expressive Therapy Center] 5. Olney Exceptional K.I.D.S (301) 924-4824  ||< 1. This website provides updated information on support group meetings and educational conferences in the Montgomery County, Maryland area. There are some on Saturday, November 6th, 2010.
 * > **Local Support Groups and Educational Conferences** ||= # ﻿ [|Learning Disabilities Association]

2. This is more of a blog-type website. It is so anyone could ask any sort of question that may pop into their mind. Many of the people asked about certain meeting times in certain areas.

3. This is a website that is ran by parents for support of other parents and teachers of kids with learning disabilities. It works with the Howard County, Maryland School System and has meetings every third Tuesday at 7pm.

4. Expressive Therapy Center has two locations in Maryland, one in Rockville and one in Bethesda. This councling center offeres services such as support groups, therapy, social skills groups, and summer programs.

5. Olney Exceptional K.I.D.S. is a support group for family members of children with learning and developmental disabilities that meets the third Thursday of every month at the Olney Public Library. 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road ||
 * > **Recreational and Community-based Resources** ||= 1.[|Brendan Sailing]

2.[|NCWD]



3.[|The Summit School]



4. [|Horses That Heal]



5. [|Special Olympics of Maryland]

||< 1. Located at the Annapolis Sailing School and St. Mary's College of Maryland, Brendan Sailing program is an eight day sailing education program for students with learning disabilities. The sailing program is designed for the needs of children with learning disabilities, and students learn sailing skills, and gain social skills and self-awareness.

2. Maryland's Tomorrow is a drop-out prevention program that is offered sto students who may be at risk for drop out, including students with disabilities. The program works on academic skills and provides experinces like educational field trips.

3. The Summit School is located in Edgewater, MD and offers a month long summer program for children in grades 1 through 8. The program is both academic and recreational. The camp helps children who are struggling with reading, writing, math, and organazational skills.

4. Maryland Therapeutic Riding is located in Crownsville, MD and offers horseback riding to children with many different types of disabilities.

5. The Special Olympics of Maryland is a great organization that helps any person with a disability become involved with their community and events. It is an amazing place for a child with a learning disability to go to gain self-esteem. ||
 * > **Funding/Legal Advocacy** ||= 1. [|Social Security Webiste]



2. [|US Department of Education]

3. [|The Anne and Allegra Ford Award]



4. [|The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities]



5. [|Disability Rights Advocates]

||< 1. The Social Secuirty website gives information on disability benefits and how to apply for these benefits.

2. The US Department of Education describes the civil rights of students with hidden disabilities, such as learning disabilities.

3. The Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarship Award is a $10,000 scholarship for a high school graduate who has a documented learning disability who plan on attending college for an undergraduate degree.

4. The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities provides information on legal information include IDEA, NCLB, Section 504, and other laws regarding Special Education.

5. Disability Rights Advocates are a national non-profit organazation that advocates to secure the civil rights of people with a disability. ||