Learning Disabilities

Child and Youth Health: Learning Disabilities - Read about what they are, problems that kids have, how to get help and tips from other kids. Play a memory game or word search puzzle. [Games may require free Java or Flash download.]
www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=286&id=1549

Encyclopedia.com: Learning Disabilities - Entry that explains what the disorders are and are not. Lists methods of classroom assistance and range of educational programs.
www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-learning-d.html

Hello Friend - Written by kids and teens with LD about what it's like. Includes their tips for teachers, parents, and other students.
www.hellofriend.com/hellofriend/hello_friend.html

KidsHealth: Learning Disabilities - Article for kids to find out more about this common problem. Includes definitions for dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia.
www.kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/learning_problem/learning_disabilities.html

LD InfoZone: LD At A Glance - Facts and statistics about this condition. Includes common types, areas of difficulty, symptoms, and examples.
www.ncld.org/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=448

LDOnLine: KidZone - Get information about learning disabilities. Check out the gallery, find books and articles, and go on a Scavenger hunt.
www.ldonline.org/kids

Living with LD for Teens - Designed to help teens plan for life after high school. Includes worksheets to help the teen assess his/ her personal interests, abilities and challenges.
www.ncld.org/content/view/370/350/

SparkTop.org - Listen to how three teens handle their learning differences. Get tips from a doctor who was an LD kid or use the message boards to ask questions.
www.sparktop.org

TeensHealth: Learning Disabilities - Article for teens includes sections on signs, causes, self-diagnosis and how to cope.
www.kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/learning/learning_disabilities.html