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In the United States and Canada, the term learning disability is used to refer to psychological and neurological conditions that affect a person's communicative capacities and potential to be taught effectively. The term includes such conditions as dysgraphia (writing disorder), dyslexia (reading disorder), mathematics disorder and developmental aphasia. In the United Kingdom, the term learning disability is used more generally to refer to developmental disability.
Someone with a learning disability does not necessarily have low or high intelligence, nor any innate inability to learn. It just means this individual has an impairment to their ability due to a processing disorder, such as auditory processing or visual processing, that is detrimental to normal teaching methods. Learning disabilities are usually identified by school psychologists through testing of intelligence, academics and processes of learning.
Official definitions
The term "learning disability" was apparently first used and defined by Kirk (1962, cited in Streissguth, Bookstein, Sampson, & Barr, 1993, p.144). The term referred to a discrepancy between a child’s apparent capacity to learn and his or her level of achievement. A review of the LD classifications for 49 of 50 states revealed that 28 of the states included IQ/Achievement discrepancy criteria in their LD guidelines (Ibid., citing Frankenberger & Harper, 1987). However, the National Joint Committee for Learning Disabilities (NJCLD) (1981; 1985) preferred a slightly different definition: More on [ Learning disability ]
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@Fudgecrumpet I'm a deputy manager at a care home for adults with learning disabilities. What about you?
Banner29 (Amanda Childs) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:49:26 -0000
@Fudgecrumpet I'm a deputy manager at a care home for adults with learning disabilities. What about you?
Thank heavens for @TAGCdove. From Animals to learning disabilities to lame friends to mates: she makes it all better. All but my headache.
bfscollegegirl (bfscollegegirl) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:37:40 -0000
Thank heavens for @TAGCdove. From Animals to learning disabilities to lame friends to mates: she makes it all better. All but my headache.
College for Students with Learning Disabilities? | Dear Babs http://bit.ly/8uFpeh
Club_Z (Sharon Lopez) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:30:12 -0000
College for Students with Learning Disabilities? | Dear Babs http://bit.ly/8uFpeh
Thanks Kit I have physical disabilities, (unlike my mate who had learning disabilities). I might have been a bit harsh http://bit.ly/2
WeeklyGripe (The Weekly Gripe) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:47:59 -0000
Thanks Kit I have physical disabilities, (unlike my mate who had learning disabilities). I might have been a bit harsh http://bit.ly/2
@knitmeapony I was willfully overlooking ES/T/FL and learning/read/write disabilities in favor of being annoyingly superior ;P
jenn_smash (Jenn Sedik) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:34:37 -0000
@knitmeapony I was willfully overlooking ES/T/FL and learning/read/write disabilities in favor of being annoyingly superior ;P
@jenn_smash That's not necessarily true. There are lots of really clever people with learning/reading/writing disabilities, (more)
knitmeapony (Laurie) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:25:19 -0000
@jenn_smash That's not necessarily true. There are lots of really clever people with learning/reading/writing disabilities, (more)
Learning Disabilities Resources - Colorful, informative site features new articles and children's artwork and stories each week.
Meta Description: [ LD OnLine is the leading website on learning disabilities, learning disorders and differences. Parents and teachers of learning disabled children will find authoritative guidance on attention deficit disorder, ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dysnomia, reading difficulties, speech a... ]
Computer Project - A computer resource for adults with learning disabilities, their carers and support workers.
Meta Description: [ The Computer Project: A Community Education Resource For People With Learning Disabilities, Their Carers And Supporters ]
Correctional Education Programs For Adults with Learning Disabilities - Focuses on adult literacy programs within correctional ettings and on some documented successes in serving adults with LD.
Meta Description: [ America's Literacy Directory is a national database of literacy programs available via the Internet and the National Institute for Literacy's toll-free number. The ALD connects employers, learners, volunteers, social service providers, and others to current information about literacy programs in ... ]
Deaf Children with Learning Disabilities - About.com reference concerning children who are deaf and have learning disabiliities.
Meta Description: [ Resources for parents and teachers of deaf children with learning disabilities. ]
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Destination Success - A national conference on learning disabilities in postsecondary education aimed at both educators and students. 26 February to 1 March, 2001 in Ontario, Canada.
Dyscalculia - Learning disability (Math Dyslexia) that inverts numeral digits, making it difficult to do basic math functions. Teaching and learning tips for memorizing formulas; working on exercises and taking tests; articles on learning disorders; links to related resources.
Dyslexia 'Nessy ' the online learning system - Dyslexic? Try the online questionnaire. Meet 'Silly Bull', a fun animation and other Nessy Dyslexic freebies
Meta Description: [ Everything for dyslexics! Find local help, test yourself for dyslexia, play fun games like House of Fear and find out why dyslexics have bigger brains! ]
Frostig Center, Pasadena, California - Helping individuals with learning disabilities reach their full potential.
Internet Special Education Resources - Nationwide directory of professionals who serve the learning disabilities and special education communities.
Meta Description: [ A nationwide directory of special education professionals providing
learning disabilities and ADD assessments, Autism treatment, and advocacy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, special education software, assistive technology. ]
Language Disability Solutions with Nancy Clancy - One page information on getting help with language disabilities.
LD Resources - This site contains a variety of resources for the learning disabilities community, including articles and links to other resources and references.
Learning Disabilities Information - Practical information about all types of learning disability.
Meta Description: [ information on learning disabilities, learning style, learning disorders, attention deficit disorder, ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dislexia, disgraphia, speech disorder, reading difficulties, special education, parenting, psychologists ]
Learning Disabilities Resource Community - Articles and information about learning disabilities.
Meta Description: [ The LDRC is a repository in knowledge associated with learning disabilities. Use the search tools to find the learning disability information you need. Members can submit articles, projects, events, and directory listings related to learning disabilites to the LDRC databases, communicate with oth... ]
Learning Disability Institute, Inc. - Winter Park, Nevada, organization specializing in the diagnosis, training, treatment and research of learning disabilities
Meta Description: [ Learning Disabilities Institute for Diagnosis, Training and Treatment Inc., Learning Disabilities Institute for Diagnosis, Training and Treatment Inc. ]
Math Learning Disabilities - Information about math and learning disabilities.
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PowerPath To Adult Basic Learning - Standardized system for adult basic and literacy education programs to screen and provide accommodations for persons at risk of being diagnosed with learning disabilities.
Priory Woods Special School - Middlesbrough, UK, school for students with severe learning difficulties.
Meta Description: [ Priory Woods is a special school for children aged 4 to 19 years with severe and profound and multiple learning difficulties. A centre of excellence for the teaching of students with SLD and PMLD, Priory Woods delivers a broad and balanced curriculum. ]
Reed Martin, J.D. - Educational resource for parents, advocates, attorneys and school personnel on the educational rights of children with disabilities to a free appropriate public education.
Meta Description: [ Educational resource for parents, advocates, attorneys and school personnel advocating for children with learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, behavior disorders, and other disabilities by one of the nation's leading experts, Reed Martin, J.D., ... ]
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Southern Idaho Learning Center - Twin Falls, Idaho non-profit learning center for the diagnosis and treatment of children ages 5-21 with learning problems.
The Aldingbourne Trust - Bognor Regis, UK, care homes helping 18 to 65 year olds with learning disabilities develop skills, leading to greater independence and possible employment.
The Kurtz Center for Cognitive Development - Provides thorough diagnosis and successful treatment for all forms of Learning Disabilities, including the various Dyslexias.
The Rogers Center For Learning - A CD ROM program that builds an association between symbols and sounds in the English language. It utilizes the close association of visual, auditory and kinesthetic elements.
Meta Description: [ Program builds an association between symbols & sounds in the English Language through self-paced repetition. Utilizes the close associaton of visual & auditory elements to help students improve... ]
The Stern Center for Language and Learning - Williston, Vermont, center specializing in the identification and instruction of learning needs, professional development and research.
Meta Description: [ The Stern Center for Language and Learning is a nonprofit literacy center in Vermont offering individualized instruction, educational evaluations, professional development for teachers and educators and research in the field of literary and preliteracy to children and adults throughout New Engla... ]
The Windward Teacher Training Institute - Provides professional development for educators. Courses, workshops and lectures, appropriate for both mainstream and remedial settings.
Meta Description: [ The Windward Teacher Training Institute provides professional development for educators based on the latest, scientifically validated research. Courses, workshops and lectures address a broad range of developmental and curricular topics, appropriate for both mainstream and remedial settings. ]
Twice Gifted - Information on children who are gifted in conjuction with a disability.
Word Finding Difficulties - Presents parents and professionals the definition, characteristics, assessment/intervention, IEP objectives, classroom behaviors, graduate study, and references for a serious language and learning disability.
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