Do you recognize the pictures/names of these other individuals with Learning Disabilities? Walt Disney, Charles Schwab, Barbara Corcoran, Anderson Cooper, Keanu Reeves,Tim Tebow, Magic Johnson, Pablo Picasso, John Lennon, Albert Einstein, Alexander Graham Bell, or Thomas Edison.
Parents are a child's first and best advocate. Be sure to check out LDA-Iowa's video presentation on Advocacy Tips for Parents. You can find it on our website at ldaiowa.org/videos/?fbclid=I…
Learning challenges, such as a learning disability, aren’t always visible. Helping these kids explain their needs and advocate for themselves builds confidence and helps them get the support they need. childmind.org/article/learni…
ADA protects qualified people with disabilities from employment discrimination, disability discrimination in state and local government services, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications. eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/your-…
As a child’s first teacher, a parent profoundly shapes their development. This Guide supports parents from birth to age 19 and beyond. Read at your own pace or only the sections you need. Parts 2 and 3 will be updated often, and new parts may be added. ldaiowa.org/lda-of-iowas-par…
TODAY! LDA IOWA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND BOARD ELECTIONS!
Sunday, October 18 at 1:00 PM. If you're interested in learning more about LDA-IA, join us by using the Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/j/8450885101…
Research confirms that we can teach students with LD to “learn how to learn.” The most impactful interventions include direct instruction, learning strategy instruction and the use of a sequential, simultaneous structured multi-sensory approach. ldaamerica.org/info/successf…
Early Screening = Early Support! Learn to recognize signs of a potential learning disability and share your concerns with your child's school. Learn more at: ldaamerica.org/signs-of-a-le…
Executive functioning affects a variety of neuropsychological processes such as planning, organization, strategizing, attention, memory and managing time and space. It's not a learning disability, but EF patterns of weakness often co-occur with LD.
Some students with learning disabilities have isolated difficulties with learning while others have co-occurring mental health challenges. The most common co-occurring mental health challenges include ADHD, anxiety, depression and behavior disorders.
