Resources for Parents
The National Center for Learning Disabilities – Link: http://www.ncld.org/
“The mission of NCLD is to improve the lives of children and adults nationwide with learning and attention issues—by empowering parents and young adults, transforming schools and advocating for equal rights and opportunities. “
“The mission of NCLD is to improve the lives of children and adults nationwide with learning and attention issues—by empowering parents and young adults, transforming schools and advocating for equal rights and opportunities. “
The NCLD site has various links to other programs and sources for parents:
Understood: “Our goal is to help the millions of parents whose children, ages 3–20, are struggling with learning and attention issues. We want to empower them to understand their children’s issues and relate to their experiences. With this knowledge, parents can make effective choices that propel their children from simply coping to truly thriving.” Link: https://www.understood.org/en
Friends of Quinn: “Friends of Quinn is an online community that offers resources and support for young adults with learning differences.”
Link: http://www.friendsofquinn.com/
Learning Disabilities Association of America: “ LDA’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities and to reduce the incidence of learning disabilities in future generations. The nonprofit is dedicated to encouraging research that seeks to identify the causes of learning disabilities and disseminating research findings that could lead to promoting prevention. LDA also seeks to enhance the quality of life for all individuals with learning disabilities and their families by encouraging effective identification and intervention, fostering research in best practices and protecting their rights under the law.” Link: http://ldaamerica.org/
Get Ready to Read!: “Getting Reading to Read! is designed to support educators, parents, and young children in the development of early literacy skills in the years before kindergarten. Intended for use with all children, the resources and information provided on this site promote skill-building, communication between adults, and ways to address concerns.” Link: http://www.getreadytoread.org/
Academy MetroWest - News, Parent/Professional Workshops http://www.academymetrowest.com/
Friends of Quinn: “Friends of Quinn is an online community that offers resources and support for young adults with learning differences.”
Link: http://www.friendsofquinn.com/
Learning Disabilities Association of America: “ LDA’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities and to reduce the incidence of learning disabilities in future generations. The nonprofit is dedicated to encouraging research that seeks to identify the causes of learning disabilities and disseminating research findings that could lead to promoting prevention. LDA also seeks to enhance the quality of life for all individuals with learning disabilities and their families by encouraging effective identification and intervention, fostering research in best practices and protecting their rights under the law.” Link: http://ldaamerica.org/
Get Ready to Read!: “Getting Reading to Read! is designed to support educators, parents, and young children in the development of early literacy skills in the years before kindergarten. Intended for use with all children, the resources and information provided on this site promote skill-building, communication between adults, and ways to address concerns.” Link: http://www.getreadytoread.org/
Academy MetroWest - News, Parent/Professional Workshops http://www.academymetrowest.com/
Other Resources for Parents:
http://www.handyhandouts.com/
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Resources for parents including information, tips, online support groups and forums, and assistance in locating local services.
Learning Disabilities:
https://www.understood.org/en
ADHD:
http://www.circleofmoms.com/moms-kids-adhd
Speech and Language:
http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/speechlanguage/
Asperger's and High Functioning Autism:
http://www.myaspergerschild.com/2010/07/online-resources-for-parents-with.html
Learning Disabilities:
https://www.understood.org/en
ADHD:
http://www.circleofmoms.com/moms-kids-adhd
Speech and Language:
http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/speechlanguage/
Asperger's and High Functioning Autism:
http://www.myaspergerschild.com/2010/07/online-resources-for-parents-with.html