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Internet Resources features organizations and products that are mentioned throughout the book.

Video Resources lists good videos for teaching a course in Learning Disabilities and for parents and teachers. Information about each video is provided in this section.

Print Resources contains references for selected articles and books.


Internet Resources

Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) 
An organization for post-secondary programs for students with learning disabilities.

Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) is an organization for parents of children with disabilities as well as professionals in the field. The site offers information about learning disabilities, the LDA Annual Conference, and publications. The national LDA site links to state chapters of LDA.

Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities (CCLD)
Six nonprofit leaders in the field of learning disabilities form the core of the Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities (CCLD). These organizations work together to make people aware of learning disabilities, share information with parents and promote the need for early detection and intervention.

 Schwab Foundation for Learning 
 Schwab Foundation for Learning is a non-profit operating foundation, founded by discount brokerage pioneer Charles R. Schwab and his wife, Helen O'Neill Schwab.  The Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness about learning differences and providing parents and teachers with the information, resources, and support they need to improve the lives of children with learning differences.

National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
The National Center for Learning Disabilities is an organization that promotes public awareness and understanding of learning disabilities. It advocates for improved legislation and works for better services for individuals with learning disabilities.

International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
 IDA is an international organization that focuses on issues related to dyslexia and reading disabilities. It offers training language programs, publications about dyslexia, and holds an annual conference. There are chapters in many states.

NICHY-The National Information Center for Children & Youth with Disabilities  
This is an information clearinghouse that provides free information on disabilities and disability-related issues.

LD OnLine
A website designed to provide current information about learning disabilities. It has a format that changes each month. It features articles and special topics, bulletin boards, chat rooms, and "ask the expert" interaction questions.

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
An organization for professionals in all areas of special education. CEC has 17 specialized divisions. CEC holds conferences, publishes newsletters and journals, and advocates for children with disabilities.

ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education (ERIC/CEC)
This is a national information system on education with a large database of education materials. It publishes and disseminates information, serves as a resource center for the general public, and promotes the dissemination of research.

Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (CHADD)  
This national organization of parents and professionals is dedicated to children and adults with attention deficit disorder.

Learning Disabilities Resources
This web site contains a variety of useful information for the learning disabilities community.

Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFBD)
This web site has recordings that can be obtained by students with learning disabilities.

IDEA Practices
This web site contains the latest information about the special education law and special education practices.

All Kinds of Minds This web site is developed by Dr. Mel Levine and contains information about children with learning differences.

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Video Resources

The following VHS tapes are available from the Learning Disabilities Association of America. (http://www.ldaamerica.org) Learning Disabilities Association of America. 1956 Library Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15234

A Leader’s Guide for Youth with Learning Disabilities. This video shows how leaders of groups similar to scouts can integrate individuals with learning disabilities into general education programs. The 10-minute film includes comments by Dr. Larry Silver. Appropriate for groups such as the PTA, churches, and other agencies. Price $23.00.

I’m Not Stupid. This video depicts the constant battle of children with learning disabilities in school. It points out how the LD child is often misdiagnosed as slow, retarded, emotionally disturbed, or even just a lazy kid. This highly recommended documentary is for parents, teachers, administrators, students or anyone who wants to learn what is like to live with learning disabilities. 53 minutes. Price: $22.00.

Picture of Success. Featuring Pat Buckley Moss and Dr. Larry Silver. This inspiring video tells the story of a successful person with dyslexia. 16 minutes. Price $25.00.

Look What You’ve Done – Helping Learning Disabled Children Build Self-Esteem Whether they have failed a spelling test or dropped an easy pop fly, kids who have trouble learning hear those words far too often. Here are practical strategies for helping children develop the competence and resilience they need to succeed. Robert Brooks. 1 hour. Price $49.95.

When the Chips Are Down – Strategies for Improving Children’s Behavior. Do you ever have days when kids seem totally out of control? Host Richard Lavoie offers practical advice on dealing with behavior problems quickly and effectively. The video shows how preventive discipline can head off many problems before they start. Richard Lavoie. 1 hour. Price $49.95.

Last One Picked. First One Picked On – Helping Learning Disabled Children Strengthen Social Skills. Playing with friends is usually a happy ritual for children. Children with learning disabilities, however, are often isolated and rejected. This program addresses social problems these children face and offers some practical solutions. Rick Lavoie. 1 hour. Price $49.95

How Difficult Can This Be – Understanding Learning Disabilities Look at the world through the eyes of a child with learning disabilities. Join in a series of classroom activities that cause frustration, anxiety, and tension – emotions all too familiar to LD students. Rick Lavoie. 1 hour. Price $49.95.

LD-LA. A six-tape video series with guide; includes topics about clarifying the complexity of learning disabilities; strategies for teaching reading and math to children with learning disabilities, such as dyslexia and dyscalculia; demonstration of explicit multisensory structure teaching in a variety of classrooms, including whole language; explains phonemic awareness and presents phonemic activities; helps parents to advocate for their children, explains assessments and shows how ADD/ADHD connects to LD. Price: $79.95 for each tape.

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Print Resources

Hallahan, D & Keogh, B (eds). Research and Global Perspectives in Learning Disabilities: Essays in Honor of William M. Cruickshank. Mahwah, NJ. Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc.

Thurlow, M. (2000). Standards based reform and students with disabilities. Reflections of a decade of change. Focus on Exceptional Children 33 (3) 3, (1-14.

Ysseldyke, J. 2001). Reflections on a career: 25 years of research on assessment and instructional decision-making. Exceptional Children, 68 (3), 295-309.

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (2000). A guide to the individualized education program. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, EDS Pubs.

Sugai, G. & Homer, R. (1999). Discipline and behavioral support. Preferred Processes and practices. Effective School Practice, 17, 1-22.

Salvia, J. & Ysseldyke, J. (2001). Assessment. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Weaver, S.M. (2000). The efficacy of extended time for post-secondary students with learning disabilities. Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 10 (2), 47-56.

Vaughn, S., Gersten, R. & Chard, D. (2000). The underlying message in LD intervention research. Findings from Research Syntheses. Exceptional Children, 67 (1), 99-114.

Friend, M. & Cook, L. (2000). Interactions: Collaborative skills for school professionals. New York: Longman.

Richek, M., Jennings, J., Cladwell, J. and Lerner, &. (2002). Reading Problems: Assessment and reading Strategies. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Smith, S. L (2001). The Power of the Arts: Creative Strategies for Teaching Exceptional Learners. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.

Vellunto, F., Scanlon, D. & Lyon, G.R. (2001). Differentiating between difficulty-to-remediate and readily remediated poor readers: More evidence against the IQ-Achievement discrepancy definition of reading disability. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 33 (3), 223-238.

Accardo, P., Blondis, R. Whitman, B. & Stein, M. (2000). Attention Deficits and Hyperactivity in Children and Adults. New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc.

Silver, L. (1998). The Misunderstood Child. Understanding and coping with your child’s learning disabilities. New York: Times Books.

Lerner, J., Lowenthal, B. & Egan, R. (1998). Preschool children with special needs. Children at-risk and children with disabilities. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Deshler, D., Schumaker, J. Lenz, B. Bulgren, J., Hoch, M. Knight, J., Ehren, B. (2001). Ensuring content-area learning by secondary students with learning disabilities. Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 16 (2), 96-108.

Gopnik, A., Meltzoff, A., & Kuhl, P. (1999). The Scientist in the Crib: Minds, Brains, and How Children Learn. New York: William Morrow & Co.

National Reading Panel (2000). Teaching Children to Read: An Evidence-based Assessment of the Scientific Literature on Reading and Its Implications for Reading Instruction. Washington, DC: National Institute of Child Health & Human Development.

Birsh, J. (1999). Multisensory teaching of basic language skills. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.

Graham, S. Harris, K. & Larsen, L. (2001). Prevention and intervention of writing difficulties. Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 16 (2), 62-73.

National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (2000). Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. Reston, VA: Author.

Coleman, C. (1994). Emotional Intelligence. New York: Bantam Books.

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