I selected LD Online as the first web site review. I chose this specifically because it has been a resource that I have enjoyed using over the years, as an educator, parent, and students. The site claims it is the "world's leading website on learning disabilities and ADHD." I agree whole-heartedly. As a beginning student in graduate school I found this site to be invaluable in terms of learning about LD and ADHD in general and how it applied to me as a teacher.
There is a tab on the left hand column that is specific to educators and when you click on it it takes you to another window where you can delve into Intructional Strategies for Teaching Students with LD or ADHD. I have implemented some of those very strategies in my classroom. There are news articles and resources, as well as forums, links, a store, and other teaching issues.
As a parent I have relied on the strategies and advice that is able to be harvested from the pages within the website for parents. I especially appreciated the advice on negotiating for the best education for your child.
I think the best part of this site, however, is the links for kids which include an Art gallery of works created by kids, as well as stories from other kids with learning disabilities or ADHD. This enables students, who may be feeling awkward or alone to reach out and make connections with others.
This site serves as an educational and emotional resource for all of those who visit it and I highly recommend it.
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Hey Big Red! Thanks for the tip. I wlll definitely be referring to this site on occasion this coming school year. I will be teaching regular ed classes to groups that most, if not all will have a disability. I hope to be as inspired as you and keep that inspiration all during the coming school year. James
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