Organization, which aims to extend services and provide information about learning disabilities. Pictured below is a learning disability check list to see if your child, student, client, or loved one is exhibiting signs of a learning disability:
LDA- Learning Disabilities of America
Since 1963, this organization aims to help enhance the lives of people living with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers, and other professionals.
ASHA Article: Secondary to Postsecondary Education Transition Planning for Students with Learning Disabilities
American Speech-Language Hearing Association's position on continuing education in regards to learning disabilities.
NSSHLA Article: Improving Communication in Adolescents with Language/Learning Disorders
Information provided about adolescent development including resources about communication and building relationships, which promotes success within therapy. The article also focuses on service delievery to adolescents and how it differs from service to other populations. The experience of the speech therapist should exhibit strength working with this population and provides an insight into the role a speech therapist should have in the lives of adolescent children.
GreatSchools: Transition Planning for Students with IEPs
Provides information on Transition Plans, including times, discussions, IEPs, student involvment, documentation and community resources to inform the student and parent of their rights to plan and persue education after high school.
Information posted by Amanda Carter and Blanca Segovia
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