Library Services Coordinator
Sharon Soto
Contact:
The Library at the
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
2810 E. Discovery Pkwy.
Bloomington, IN 47408
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
2810 E. Discovery Pkwy.
Bloomington, IN 47408
812-855-9396
Website
Facts
What is a learning disability?
"Learning disability" is a term that indicates difficulties with learning. Learning disabilities do not include learning problems that are primarily the result of visual, hearing, or motor disabilities, of cognitive differences, of economical disturbance, or of socioeconomic or cultural backgrounds. Learning disabilities vary from person to person and can affect reading, writing, listening, speaking, reasoning, and math.
Facts
- Individuals are generally at or above average intelligence
- Learning disabilities are very common; as many as 1 in 6 children in the U.S. have a learning disability according to the CDC
- Males have twice the prevalence of any DD than females and more specifically have higher prevalence of ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, stuttering/stammering and other DDs
Common Learning Disabilities
- Dyslexia - a language-based disability in which a person has trouble understanding words, sentences, or paragraphs
- Dyscalculia - a mathematical disability in which a person has a difficult time solving arithmetic problems and grasping math concepts
- Dysgraphia - a writing disability in which a person finds it hard to form letters or write within a defined space
- Auditory or Visual Processing Disabilities - sensory disabilities in which a person has difficulty understanding language despite typical hearing and vision
Websites
- Great SchoolsThis site has information of use to parents who have school-age kids with learning disabilities. Various topics are addressed such as improving social skills, transitioning from the school year to summer, coping skills for couples, busting special ed myths, and more.
- LD OnLineLD 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 and related disorders.
- LD ResourcesLD Resources is a collection of resources on various aspects of learning disabilities with comments from community members. For more on this web site see our About page. Use the sidebar for navigation and browsing content by category. Use the search field below for general searches. We hope you find this site a useful resource.
- Learning Disabilities Worldwide"Learning Disabilities Worldwide (LDW®) continues to be instrumental in changing the world by bringing hope and support to individuals and their families with learning disabilities (LD).
LDW® has created a forum where all nations can join forces on behalf of individuals with learning disabilities. Our ability to partner with other countries allows us to increase early identification and intervention. This ability is essential for the success of individuals with learning disabilities in the United States and around the world." - National Center for Learning DisabilitiesThe National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) improves the lives of all people with learning difficulties and disabilities by empowering parents, enabling young adults, transforming schools, and creating policy and advocacy impact.
- National Research Center on Learning DisabilitiesNRCLD's goal is to help educators, policymakers, and parents understand the complexity and importance of making sound decisions regarding whether a child has a specific learning disability. Our research in this area--including studies of the role of and best practices associated with responsiveness to intervention--is the foundation underlying all of the materials available on this site.
- Teaching LDTeachingLD is a service of the Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD) of the Council for Exceptional Children. DLD is an international professional organization devoted to helping individuals with Learning Disabilities succeed.
- The International Dyslexia AssociationThe International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families and the communities that support them.