We all have our strengths and weaknesses, when it comes to learning or anything else! When a child experiences learning problems in the classroom, it can create a "snowball effect."  Once they miss a basic building block of instruction, it makes it more difficult to learn the next level of instruction.  The resources below may give you some strategies in understanding how to help students compensate and use their strengths to overcome any learning difficulties they may have. 

 

All Kinds of Minds - This website was developed by Dr. Mel Levine. AKOM is a non-profit institute for the understanding of differences in learning. This website contains lots of information about different styles of learning and interventions.

 

Especially for Teachers - National Center for Learning Disabilities - We understand that teaching a group of students while keeping in mind individual learners’ needs is a challenge. But there are techniques and strategies you can use that will help you to support students of all abilities—including those with learning disabilities. 

LD Online - A website on learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and other professionals offering a great deal of assistance for parents, particularly in the area of treatment and services for children with learning disabilities.

 

Great Schools - Addresses Learning Disabilities - What are they and what do you look for?  

 

The National Center for Learning Disabilities -  the leading online resource for parents and educators on learning disabilities and related disorders.  Great, easy to read articles.

 

Sparktop - "Where no two brains spark alike” This website sponsored by the Schwab Learning Foundation is “ a place where kids who learn differently can create awesome stuff…play great games…connect with other kids, and discover new ways to succeed in school and life.”

 

Supporting Students with Learning Disabilties: A Guide for Teachers - This is a guide published by the Province of British Columbia, but it contains excellent, research-based (yet easy to read!) information and strategies.