Links & Resources
Here are some resources related to LD. Click on any group below to jump to that section, or scroll down the page to browse all the links.
Information for specific kinds of LD (dyslexia, ADD, etc.)
Resources for different age groups (children, adults)
General LD resources
LD Discussion boards and forums
INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC KINDS OF LD
Fact Sheets for Specific LDs - National Center for Learning Disabilities
LearningInfo.com - information on many specific LDs
Dyslexia
The Dyslexia Center
KidSource - What is Dyslexia?
Canadian Dyslexia Association
KidsHealth - Understanding Dyslexia
Dyslexia - The Gift
Dyslexia Parents Resource
KidsHealth: Sam's Story of Life With Dyslexia
Famous People with Dyslexia
Math Difficulties (Dyscalculia)
Dyscalculia.org
LDInfo.com - What is Dyscalculia?
dys.dk
First and Best in Education LD
Reading and Writing Problems (Dysgraphia)
LDInfo.com - What is Dysgraphia?
LD Online - Strategies for Dysgraphia
LD Online - Accommodating Handwriting Problems
About Dysgraphia
Auditory & Visual Processing Disabilities
LD Online - Visual & Auditory Processing Disorders
Brain Training - Auditory Processing Disorder
Schwab Learning - Auditory Processing Disorder
ADD & ADHD
ADHD Canada
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder)
Focus Adolescent Services
ADD/ADHD, Vision & Learning
Attention Deficit Disorder Association
RESOURCES FOR DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS
For Kids
Kidsource: What is Dyslexia?
KidsHealth: Sam's Story of Life With Dyslexia
LD OnLine - List of Fun Sites for LD Children
For Parents
Alberta Learning Special Programs - comprehensive information on school programs and services for special needs children
Camp Amicus Calgary area overnight and day camps for children and youths with learning disabilities and related disorders.
Centre for Family Literacy
For Students of Every Age
Ten Homework Tips
Tips for The Transition to College
List of Post-Secondary Institutions with LD Services
For LD Adults
Centre for Family Literacy
DECSA
(Distinctive Employment Counselling Services of Alberta)
Phone: (780) 471-9604
11515 - 71 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5B 2V9.
DECSA operates the Urban Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Initiative in Edmonton. The program provides assistance and referral for entrepreneurs with disabilities.
National Adult Literacy Database (NALD) - includes links to online books for adult literacy development
American National Institute for Literacy - includes reading instruction principles and practices for adult literacy
Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS) - detailed information and tools for career development, employment and adult education
Top Ten ADD Traps in the Workplace
GENERAL LD RESOURCES
LDAA-EC Affiliates
Learning Disabilities Association of Canada
National directory of LDAC Affiliates
LDAA Provincial Chapter (Alberta)
LDAA - Red Deer Chapter
LDAA - Calgary Chapter
Legal Advice Related to LDs
Learning Disabilities & the Law: A Canadian Resource
LD Testing
University of Alberta: The Faculty of Education Clinical Services - reading and writing assessments for children and adults. Some tutoring also offered. Call (780)492-3746
Tax Information
Tax Credits Related to Learning Disabilities - summary
Tax Credits Related to Learning Disabilities - full article
More Links
Learning Disabilities Resource Community - a comprehensive Canada-wide resource, with articles, on-line courses, message board, & more
LD DISCUSSION BOARDS & FORUMS
LD Online
LD Resources (geared to LD Adults)
Learning Disabilities Resource Community
SchwabLearning.org - parent-to-parent message board
Dyslexia Parent Discussion Board
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