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ASPERGER’S SYNDROME

Asperger Syndrome

A vast array of info and links to sites providing resources and information about A.S. which has been described as one of the several forms of high-functioning autism. Also includes a section on Nonverbal Learning Disabilities. Good descriptions of resources are included; site is very user-friendly!

Barbara L. Kirby

http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/

ASPEN of America

Provides annotated links to articles and other sites providing info about Asperger Syndrome, Semantic Pragmatic Disorder, Hyperlexia, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, etc. and serves as a clearinghouse for up-to-date information on educational, scientific, and therapeutic research for those concerned with AS and similar disorders.

ASPEN of America

http://www.asperger.org/

Australian Scale for Asperger’s Syndrome

This rating scale was adapted from Tony Attwood's book, “Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals” and will help in the initial screening process as well as providing an overview of the key elements for educators and care providers.

Mind-Steps; David B. Goldstein, Ph.D., Director

http://www.mind-steps.com/assessments/assessment.htm

DYSCALCULIA

Math Learning Disability - Dyscalculia

Includes a listing of many resources available; read Renée M. Newman's excellent, Letter to my Math Teacher which provides insight into this learning disability as well as concrete suggestions.

compiled by: Dyslexia & Dyscalculia Support Services of Shiawassee County

http://www.shianet.org/~reneenew/mathLD.html

Math Skills

Learning disabilities in mathematics (often referred to as dyscalculia), are complex and require skillful intervention. This collection of informative articles can help educators and parents understand and provide appropriate assistance to those having difficulty with math.

LD Online

http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/math_skills/math-skills.html

DYSGRAPHIA

Poor coordination

Many high-ability individuals have difficulty with eye-hand coordination and/or poor fine-motor control which results in difficulties writing.

The National Association for Gifted Children (UK)

http://www.rmplc.co.uk/orgs/nagc/coordin.html

DYSLEXIA

Advice and information for adult dyslexia

Resources available include:

A check list for Adult Dyslexia
Possible difficulties in eveyday life and education
The learning styles of adult dyslexics
Dyslexia in the workplace

Adult Dyslexia Organisation (ADO)

http://www.futurenet.co.uk/charity/ado/advice.html

The British Dyslexia Association - Index to Information Sheets

Here is a well-organized listing of the online informational resources available from the BDA website; topic areas include:

Parents, including pre-school pointers,
Teachers, and all in Education.
Adult Dyslexia in college, in employment and in job-hunting.
Computers: Hardware and software for dyslexic users.

The British Dyslexia Association

http://www.bda-dyslexia.org.uk/d01general/g01index.html

Dyslexia

Sally E. Shaywitz's article from the Scientific American gives a solid overview of the puzzling reading disorder. This new model emphasizes defects in the language-processing rather than the visual system, and helps explain why some very smart people have trouble learning to read. Includes The Myths of Dyslexia.

Scientific American; November 1996

http://www.sciam.com/1196issue/1196shaywitz.html

Dealing With Dyslexia

Current research and the implications for ways to improve the education of those with reading disabilities. Info about the effect of techniques to improve auditory-discrimination is also included.

Education Week on the Web

http://www.edweek.com/ew/vol-17/12dyslex.h17

HYPERLEXIA

Hyperlexia Information Resources

Annotated information from a variety of sources. Home Page also includes info on parent groups, how to subscribe to the Hyperlexia Listserver, etc.

American Hyperlexia Association

http://www.hyperlexia.org/hyperlexia_information.html

Hyperlexia in Older Children

Although the communication and social skills of hyperlexic children typically improve dramatically by the time they reach "school age", these children still face difficulties in their academic and social lives.

Charlotte Miller

http://pages.prodigy.net/charlotte/Older_Children.htm

Hyperlexia

Comprehensive article [P. Kupperman; S. Bligh; K. Barouski] detailing this syndrome (typified by children who learned to read before the age of 5 with little or no formal training, but who have language disorders and display difficulty in social relationships); includes:

Description of the hyperlexic child
Diagnostic methods useful in identifying hyperlexia
Effectual teaching techniques

Center for Speech and Language Disorders

http://www.hyperlexia.org/gordy20t.html

GENERAL INFO & RESOURCES

The Facts About Learning Disabilities

LD Online provides an overview, including:

Complete Definition
More Facts About Learning Disabilities
Warning Signs
Public Attitudes & Awareness of Learning Disabilities

LD Online

http://www.ldonline.org/ccld/ld/ldfacts.html

GENERAL EDUCATION RESOURCES

Includes a section on Disability-Related Information for the General Classroom Teacher

compiled by Sarah (Pleasant) Blake

http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/9641/sped.html

TEACHER RESOURCES

Listing of Resources; topics include:

Special Education
Gifted and Talented
Portfolio Assessment

Ken Task

http://www.esc3.tenet.edu/~ktask/BYTEONET/teachersres.html

LEARNING DISABILITIES

The National Institute of Mental Health provides this booklet of information; includes section on Sources of Information and Support, as well as:

Types of learning disabilties; possible causes
Initial identification; formal diagnosis
Educational options; use of medication
Current research

Sharyn Neuwirth, M.Ed

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/learndis.htm

The Instant Access Treasure Chest

The Foreign Language Teacher's Guide to Learning Disabilities would be useful to any educator, parent, etc. who wants information about effective techniques for use with a variety of learners. Sections include:

Assistive Technology
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Auditory Deficits / Visual Deficits
Dyslexia
Learning Styles
Teaching Students with Disabilities

Sonja Moore, Virginia Commonwealth University.

http://www.fln.vcu.edu/ld/ld.html

ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education

Access to databases, research, listservs, etc.; includes info on The Learning to Read/Reading to Learn Initiative Reading: The First Chapter In Education.

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

http://www.cec.sped.org/ericec.htm

Abuse it -- Lose it

Logical Consequences for Teaching Self-Control to Mischievous Children

David Keirsey

http://keirsey.com/abuselose.html

The Info Service:

Education Links

The Info Service

http://info-s.com/edu.html

Office of Special Education - Learning Disabilities

Listing of resources provided by the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia; includes:

What is a Learning Disability
Organizations for People with Learning Disabilities
General Resources on Learning Disabilities
UVa's Selected Topical Information about LD
Resources on Dyslexia
Articles and Publications Related to Learning Disabilities
Computers and Learning Disabilities

John Lloyd

http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/cise/ose/categories/ld.html

Learning Disabilities

An exceptionally well-organized collection; includes a section on: Nonverbal Learning Disorders / Disabilities. For additional information, check out the incredible variety of resources available in the Specific Diagnoses Card Catalog.

Family Village; Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison

http://www.familyvillage.Wisc.Edu/lib_ld.htm

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Amby's Education Site: Specific Learning Disabilities

ASPERGER’S SYNDROME

DYSCALCULIA

DYSGRAPHIA

DYSLEXIA

HYPERLEXIA

GENERAL INFO & RESOURCES

Amby's Education Site:
Specific Learning Disabilities