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Useful LD Web Links

• International Dyslexia Association A non-profit organization focused on sharing information about dyslexia; the FAQs contain links to common symptoms of dyslexia in all age groups.
• LD Online A great source of information and links on learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder.
• Learning Disabilities Association of America An affiliation that provides a national network for information, support, education and resources about learning disabilities.
• Great Schools - Learning Disabilities Topic Of particular interest to parents of children with learning difficulties, this site provides a information about a variety of learning disabilities and relevant services available through schools. .
• Brain Injury Association A useful source of information and support if you ever tutor a student who has suffered brain trauma through accident or illness.
• Hello Friend This web site is dedicated to helping people learn about the life of Ennis William Cosby and about the foundation created in his memory. It has some excellent information about learning and learning differences.
• Institute for Extended Learning This web site has great resources on conquering math anxiety.

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Recommended LD Books

indicates this book is in the Hopelink Adult Education library, R indicates it is in the Reference section, V indicates a video.

• Faking It: A look into the Mind of a Creative Learner by Christopher M. Lee and Rosemary Jackson. Heineman, 1992. Chris Lee tells how he dealt with his learning problems in college and and finally managed to graduate.
• Learning Outside the Lines by Jonathan Mooney and David Cole. Simon and Schuster, 2000. Two Ivy League students collaborate to tell about their learning problems and give suggestions to others who have trouble learning.
• How to Reach and Teach Students with Dyslexia: Practical Strategies and Activities for Helping Students with Dyslexia by Cynthia M. Stowe. The Center for Applied Research in Education, 2000. Essential information, techniques, and tools for working with students who have dyslexia. Over 50 photocopyable activity sheets. R
• The Source for Dyslexia and Dysgraphia by Regina G. Richards. LinguiSystems, Inc., 1999. Background information as well as strategies and compensatory techniques for students who struggle with academic skills. R
• PULL: Project for Unique Learners in Literacy. LVA-Illinois, 1993. Activities especially designed for the "unique learner." R
• Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills by Judith R. Birsh. Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. 1999. A comprehensive guide to multisensory instructional techniques.
• Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level by Sally Shaywitz, M.D.. Alfred A. Knopf, 2003. This book has many suggestions for children and adults with reading problems as well as the latest information on dyslexia.