Links/Reference
Renee Newmans Page on LD
An absolutely excellent resource. Never seen any better. Please do yourself a favour and visit the site
LD Online
An excellent site with lots of information on learning disabilities .
LD Pride
An LD organization in Canada run by Liz Bogod. This is also an excellent resource. It is cheerfull and organizes regular chats etc.
LD Resources
An LD organization run by Richard Wanderman. A great place with lots of useful information
The Learning Revolution International
A revolutionary learning organization offering courses and materials that link advances in brain and neurosciences research with the latest breakthroughs in teaching/learning methods.
www.learning-revolution.com
Search Elibrary For Learning Disability
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Get Kids off Ritalin/Retrain the Brain
A powerful, effective alternative to Ritalin for influencing children with learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and special needs children
www.retrainthebrain.com

Reference Page

 ADHD

1.       Parker et al. (1991). Chadder: Medical Management of Children with ADD Commonly Asked Questions.  .

2.       Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). [online]. Available: http://www.chadd.org/faq.htm

3.       Jaksa, Peter, Ph.D. (1998). Fact Sheet on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. [online]. Available: http://www.add.org/content/abc/factsheet.htm.

4.       Hallowell, M.D. (1992). What’s It Like To Have ADD? [online]. Available: http://www.add.org/content/abc/hallowell.htm

Dyscalculia

Newman, Renee. Various articles from the Dyslexia & Dyscalculia Support Services of Shiawassee County. [online]. Available: http://www.dyscalculia.org

Dysgraphia

1.       Deuel, Ruthmary, K., M.D. Developmental Dysgraphia and Motor Skills Disorders. Jour Child Neurol, Vol. 10, Supp.1. January 1995, pp. S6-S8.

2.       Richards, Geina., M.A. (1999). Strategies for Dealing with Dysgraphia. [online]. Available: http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/writing/dysgraphia_strategies.html.

3.       Jones, Susan., M.Ed. Accommodations and Modifications for Students with Handwriting Problems and/or Dysgraphia. [online]. Available: http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/writing/dysgraphia.html

Dyslexia

1.       Marshall, Abigail. Symptoms and Diagnosis of Dyslexia. [online]. Available: http://www.dyslexia.com/qasymptoms.htm

2.       Dyslexia Institute. Frequently Asked Questions on Dyslexia by Teachers SENCos and Parents. [online]. Available: http://www.dyslexia-inst.org.uk/faqs.htm

3.       The Dyslexia Center. 44 Characteristics of a Potential Dyslexic. [online]. Available: http://dyslexiacenter.com

Gifted LD

1.       Maker, June, C. and Udall, Jo, Anne. Giftedness and Learning Disabilities. [online]. Available: http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/gt_ld/eric_digest427.html.

2.       Gifted LD, Just the FAQs. [online]. Available: http://www.ldinfo.com/gifted_ld.htm

3.       Baum, Susan. ERIC Digest #E479 1990. Gifted/LD; Gifted But Learning Disabled : A Puzzling Paradox. [online]. Available: http://www.ldkids.f2s.com/index1.htm

Autism

1.       Autism Society of America. (ASA). What is Autism? [online]. Available: http://www.autism-society.org/whatisautism/autism.html

2.       Grandin, Temple., Ph.D. Frequently Asked Questions about Autism. [online]. Available: http://www.autism.org/temple/faq.html

3.       Heffner, Gary, J. Symptoms of Autistic Disorder. [online]. Available: http://members.spree.com/autism/autism1.htm

Asperger's Syndrome

1.       Asperger’s Syndrome. [online]. Available: http://www.wpi.edu/~trek/aspergers.html

2.       Kirby, Barbara, L. What is Asperger Syndrome? [online]. Available. http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/aswhatisit.html

3.       Edelson, Stephen, M., Ph.D. Asperger's Syndrome. [online]. Available: http://www.autism.org/asperger.html

 

Tourette Syndrome

1.       One Day at A Time. ABC’s of Tourette’s Syndrome. [online]. Available:  http://www.angelfire.com/ok/onedayatatime/index.html

2.       Packer, Leslie, E., Ph.D. Tourette. [online]. Available: http://www.tourettesyndrome.net/tourette.htm

3.       Medline Plus Health Information  Medical Encyclopedia. Tourette Syndrome. [online]. Available: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000733.htm

4.       Tourette Syndrome Association Inc. Frequently Asked Questions. [online]. Available:  http://www.tsa-usa.org/wrapper.php3/00/Faqs.html