In this podcast about the social and emotional world of children with learning disabilities (LD), Candace Cortiella, on behalf of the National Center for Learning Disabilities, talks with Judith Halden, a videographer and mother of young adult with learning disabilities. They discuss strategies and resources parents can use to help their children learn and practice social skills in a safe, comfortable environment.
Don Deshler, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Research on Learning, at the University of Kansas discusses how the process of learning can affect a child's emotions, specifically children with learning disabilities. Contrary to what many might think, learning is not only a cognitive experience. More >
NCLD was a lead supporter of this eye-opening documentary. Children with learning disabilities are at particular risk for being bullied. View clips from the documentary "Bully," and hear what director Lee Hirsch has to say about how kids with special needs are susceptible to bullying and what he hopes the film accomplishes. More >
The Nature of Learning Disabilities
One of the hallmark features of learning disabilities (LD) is inconsistent performance. Research studies with children, adolescents and adults with LD frequently point to sometimes erratic and often confusing profiles of individuals who seem to b... More >
¿Algo de esto le suena familiar? El maestro le dice que su hijo tiene problemas para permanecer sentado en clase.... Todos los días, la tarea se convierte en una guerra de llanto, un tira y afloja con los papeles y las emociones... Su hijo adolescente es sorprendido pintando graff... More >
As young children, we develop what are known as “scripts,” or abstract descriptions of a series of actions or events that are necessary to achieve an objective. Typical scripts a child may have include:
The format for a birthday party (i.e., you arrive, play games with others, ... More >
Thinking back on this past calendar year and the scores of studies and texts that I've read (OK, maybe skimmed) covering dozens of important topics, I am reminded of how frequently I found myself nodding my head in agreement with Dr. Samuel Kirk's observation of more than 30 years ag... More >
Children with learning disabilities (LD) grow up to be adults with LD. That is, many of the difficulties experienced in childhood continue throughout adulthood. Even so, some people with LD follow a life path that leads them to success. They become productive members of society. They ... More >
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