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.
How does the process of learning 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. In this emotional interview, Lee Hirsch talks about the problem of bullying and how it relates to LD. 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 >
Any of this sound familiar? Your child's teacher tells you that your son is having trouble sitting still in class…Every day, homework turns into a teary-eyed, hair-pulling, paper-tearing tug o' war…Your teen is caught painting graffiti on the bathroom wall…You may be baffled by ... 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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