Last updated: 9/11/2018, National Institute of Health.
Assessment & Evaluation
Identifying and Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Resource for School And Home
This resource guide designed for families and educators provides information on how (ADHD) is identified and treated.
Adults with Learning Disabilities – An Overview
Learning disabilities (LD), sometimes referred to as “specific learning disorders,” are life-long, but adults who have LD can experience great success in all aspects of life when using their strengths together with the strategies, accommodations and technology that are most appropriate and effective for their individual needs. Read more…
- Adult Literacy
- Adults
- Adults with Learning Disabilities
- Assessment & Evaluation
- LD/ADHD Basics
- Post Secondary Options
- Teaching Adults with LD
High School Equivalency Exams
What are high school equivalency exams? High school equivalency exams are tests available for people age 16 and older who did not finish high school. Many people who did not…
- Adults
- Adults with Learning Disabilities
- Assessment & Evaluation
- LD/ADHD Basics
- Professionals
- Workplace Issues
Screening Adults for Learning Disabilities
What is learning disability (LD) screening? Screening is the first step in the process of gathering relevant information about an individual with a suspected learning disability. Screening does not determine…
SLD Evaluation: Linking Cognitive Assessment Data to Learning Strategies
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) 2004, and subsequent regulations published August 2006 have significantly changed the way students suspected of having specific learning disabilities (SLD) are identified…
Professionals Who Can Help
There are many trained professionals available to help individuals with learning disabilities. Researching what each specialist can do to improve the issues that you or your child may be dealing…
What to Expect When Your Child Has a Learning Disability: Identification and Diagnosis
Often the child’s teacher will notice the first symptoms of a Specific Learning Disability. Parents may also notice symptoms that are different from those the teacher sees. That’s why it…
- Assessment & Evaluation
- Early Childhood
- Educators
- Parents
- Pre-K thru High School
- Professional Resources
- Professionals
- Special Education Services
First Steps for Parents When School Problems Are Observed
If a student is having unusual difficulty in school the parent should discuss the situation with the teacher and other school personnel. Most schools have a problem-solving team which works…
Evaluating Children to Determine Eligibility for Special Education Services and Reevaluation Requirements
Evaluating children to determine eligibility for special education services is an issue with which many parents and educators struggle. There are many factors to consider during a comprehensive evaluation of…
