Learning Disabilities
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INFORMATION
Learning disabilities may be hard to
diagnose accurately, since many people have problems learning that are due to
other factors such as low self-esteem; anxiety or depression; poor learning and
study skills; poor basic skills in reading, math, or writing; or low motivation
to do well in academic settings. Often students who have been poorly
motivated develop a combination of several of the above factors. These factors
combined may lead to poor performance in school that is hard to diagnose and
differentiate from true learning disabilities.
Even if someone truly has a
learning disability, they usually have problems in one or more of the above
areas making academic success even more difficult. An accurate diagnosis
of a learning disability does not mean that these factors shouldn't be
addressed. On the contrary, it is probably even more important to
emphasize these factors to help compensate for any inherent learning disability.
[Many parents or students falsely assume that traditional modes of learning
should be ignored, or will not help.]
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ADVICE
Be sure that you get an assessment by a
trained (and preferably) licensed professional who specializes in Learning
Disabilities and gives a widely-accepted battery of tests before you accept a
diagnosis of "learning disability." Many teachers, counselors,
and others assume that anyone who has problems learning is suffering from a
learning disability when the true cause(s) may be the factors listed
above. Even if the student has a learning disability, they probably need
help in one or more of these areas. Get additional assessment and help for
the above factors whether the student has a learning disability or not!
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INTERNET
LINKS
Learning
Disability Help On-Line
*** Special Education Resources from the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia
Learning Disability Resources - Provides
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/cise/ose/categories/ld.html
***LD OnLine: Learning Disabilities Information & Resources - information on learning disabilities, learning disorders, attention deficit disorder, ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dysnomia, speech disorder, reading
difficulties. LD OnLine is a service of The Learning Project at WETA, Washington, D.C., in association with The Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities. LD OnLine is made possible in part by generous support from The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, The Eisner Foundation, Inc., The Armstrong McDonald Foundation and Long Aldridge & Norman.
http://www.ldonline.org/
***Learning Disabilities Association of America - LDA is a national organization
of parents, professionals and individuals with learning disabilities. LDA's
purpose is to help parents and individuals of all ages with
http://www.ldanatl.org/
***National Center for Learning Disabilities - The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) is a nonprofit organization that provides research-based information, referrals and public policy advocacy for individuals with
http://www.ncld.org/
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BOOKS
& MEDIA
GO TO: book_sites.htm
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CSULB
REFERRALS
CSULB
Student Services
Disabled Student Services (DSS)
DSS is a student support program within the Student Services Division. Our mission is to assist
students with disabilities as they secure their university degrees at California State
University, Long Beach. Our program staff are committed to helping students with
disabilities build a better future. To meet this goal, our Disabled Student Services program provides support services for in classroom activities, career development resources, a physical wellness and
fitness program, use of adaptive equipment and access devices, and disability related counseling for admission to our university and
academic advisement needs. 562-985-5401; Brotman Hall 270. Special assistance
for students with learning disabilities.
http://www.csulb.edu/depts/dss/
Counseling and
Psychological Services (CAPS)
CSULB students can obtain free counseling from licensed psychologists for almost
any type of personal problem including relationships and family problems;
stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief; academic-related concerns; career
decision-making; crises; and almost any type of self-development issue. We
offer individual and group counseling, workshops, and self-help materials
including this web site. Brotman Hall, Room 226; 562-985-4001; web site: www.csulb.edu/~caps
Other student services and
student organizations may also be helpful
Go to CSULB student information page for a comprehensive list of student services and activities
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