We reached out to our social media community and asked for their favorite LD-related book recommendations. A quick browse through this list will connect you with valuable information that can educate and inspire. If you have any other ideas, please add them to the comments below. And to join NCLD’s social media community, please visit us on Facebook and Twitter.
Learning disabilities (LDs) are real. They affect the brain's ability to receive, process, store, respond to, and communicate information. LDs are actually a group of disorders, not a single disorder. Learning disabilities are not the same as intellectual disabilities (formerly known ... More >
NCLD, with the State of Learning Disabilities, has published a critical report that will further the debate over how to strengthen the programs and policies we have in place to serve and protect students and adults with learning disabilities.
- Thomas H. Kean, NCLD Board Member and f... More >
What Are Learning Disabilities?
Learning disabilities (LD) are a group of varying disorders that have a negative impact on learning. They may affect one’s ability to speak, listen, think, read, write, spell or compute. The most prevalent LD is in the area of reading, known as d... More >
Truth be told, learning disabilities (LD) are not easily explained. While they are “specific” to any number of areas of learning (such as reading, math, and writing) they are also often overlapping or co-occurring, meaning that individuals with LD can have significant challenges ... More >
Even though some three million school-age children are classified as having specific learning disabilities (LD), this category of special need is often widely misunderstood. Surveys of both parents and educators confirm that many people mistakenly link LD with mental retardation and ... More >
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We reached out to our social media community and asked for their favorite LD-related book recommendations. A quick browse through this list will connect you with valuable information that can educate and inspire. If you have any other ideas, please add them to the comments below. And to join NCLD’s social media community, please visit us on Facebook and Twitter.
