Specific Learning DisabilitiesRepresents a heterogeneous group of studens who, despite adequate cognitive functioning and the ability to learn some skills and strategies relatively quickly and easy, have great difficulty learning other skills and strategies. It is a disorder that includes conditions as perceptual handicaps, brain injury, minimal brain dysfunction, dyslexia, and developmental aphasia.
Helpful OrganizationsLEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
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NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES
- This is a nonprofit organization that promotes public awareness and understanding of learning disabilities.
- The website provides apps to help students with dyslexia and reading difficulties, and it also includes information about learning disabilities and research reports on strategies and instruction.
- http://www.ncld.org/