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.]
Encyclopedia.com: Learning Disabilities
Entry that explains what the disorders are and are not. Lists methods of classroom assistance and range of educational programs.
Hello Friend
Written by kids and teens with LD about what it's like. Includes their tips for teachers, parents, and other students.
KidsHealth: Learning Disabilities
Article for kids to find out more about this common problem. Includes definitions for dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia.
TeensHealth: Learning Disabilities
Article for teens includes sections on signs, causes, self-diagnosis and how to cope.
LDOnLine: KidZone
Get information about learning disabilities. Check out the gallery, find books and articles, and go on a Scavenger hunt.
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.
LD InfoZone: LD At A Glance
Facts and statistics about this condition. Includes common types, areas of difficulty, symptoms, and examples.
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.
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