Welcome! The Parents' Place is designed to give you, the
parent, the information, tools, resources, and support needed to help
your child.
Infants/Toddlers' Place
The Infant/Toddlers' Place is designed to help you
measure your child's developmental milestones. Here you will learn what
to look for and what to do if an early sign of learning disabilities is
noticed. Enter here.
Preschool Place The Preschool Place is designed to provide you the
information and resources you need to identify possible learning disabilities
and ensure that your child receives early intervention.Enter
here.
Elementary School Place The Elementary School Place is designed to provide
you the information and resources you need to identify possible learning
disabilities. In addition, you'll find information on organization, study
skills, advocating for your child's rights, and effectively partnering
with your child's school to provide the tools needed for academic success. Enter here.
Middle School Place The Middle School Place is designed to provide you
the information and resources you need to identify possible learning disabilities.
In addition, you'll find information on organization, study skills, advocating
for your child's rights, and effectively partnering with your child's
school to provide the tools needed for academic success. You will also
find information and resources to help you plan for your child's future
including transitioning to college or a vocational school. Enter
here.
High School Place The High School Place is designed to provide you the
information and resources you need to identify possible learning disabilities.
In addition, you'll find information on organization, study skills, advocating
for your child's rights, and effectively partnering with your child's
school to provide the tools needed for academic success. It is critical
that children with LD receive needed services and support in high school
if they are going have a successful transition to college or a vocational
school. Enter here.
Post Secondary Place The Young Adults' Place is designed to offer the information
and resources young adults need to succeed after high school. Students
entering college or a vocational school must be able to advocate for the
services they need in order to be successful in this new environment. Enter here.
In the LDW® Store
Books
Bound and Determined to Help Children
with Learning Disabilities Succeed Written by Mark Cooper, Ph.D., L.P.C., Associate Professor, Early Childhood
and Special Education, University of Central Arkansas.
Dr. Cooper, an educator and counselor, shares his experiences with learning
disabilities and offers helpful and practical insights about what adults
can do to nurture a more positive outlook in children with LD. An excellent
resource for parents, educators and other professionals.
The Experts Speak: Parenting the Child with Learning Disabilities Edited by Teresa Allissa Citro, Executive Director of LDW.
Learn tips and strategies from experts such as Dr. Larry Silver, Dr. Doug Fuchs, Dr. Mel Levine, Dr. Robert Brooks, Richard Lavoie, and other professionals in the field of learning disabilities. Recipient of the 1999 Outstanding Proud Project by the Learning Disabilities Association of America.
Many Shades of Success: Other Views of Post-Secondary Options Edited by Teresa Allissa Citro, Executive Director of LDW.
The transition of moving from the relative "cocoon" of high school to
the world of work or a post-secondary placement can be overwhelming for
a youth with LD. This new book can help.
Einstein & Me: Talking About Learning Disabilities Produced by Teresa Allissa Citro, Executive Director of LDW, presented
by Jerome J. Schultz, Ph.D.
Running time: approximately 30 minutes
This program is designed for parents, kids, and
teachers. In a candid conversation, students reveal what it's like to
have a learning disability. Upbeat, informative and optimistic; this
video is great for in-service training and parent meetings.
Meeting with Success: Ten Tips for a
Successful IEP Produced by Teresa Allissa Citro, Executive Director of LDW, presented by Jerome J. Schultz, Ph.D.
Running time: approximately 20 minutes
It's easy to find dozens of documents explaining
the IEP process, but an IEP meeting can turn into an adversarial nightmare
even if everybody involved understands the "rules and regulations."
In this upbeat and optimistic video, you'll observe "real" parents,
teachers, administrators, and other specialists as they demonstrate
ten tips for meeting with success in this important educational process,
developing the Individualized Education Program (IEP). Package includes
a booklet written by Dr. Schultz that provides supplementary information
about the IEP process.
Pathways to Success: College Students
with Learning Disabilities Produced by Teresa Allissa Citro, Executive Director of LDW, presented by Maureen K. Riley, M.Ed.
Running time: approximately 30 minutes
Students with learning disabilities share strategies that have brought
them success in college and graduate school. They discuss the realities
of adjusting to the new academic challenges and to the differences in
support services between post-secondary and high-school levels.
Planning for Success: The College Application
Process for Students with Learning Disabilities Produced by Teresa Allissa Citro, Executive Director of LDW, presented by Leslie S. Goldberg, M.Ed.
Running time: approximately 15 minutes
The college admission process can be a confusing
and overwhelming experience for students with learning disabilities
and their families. On the other hand, with careful planning, it can
be an exciting and rewarding experience resulting in a happy match between
the student and school. In this video, you will view early planning,
college visits and interviews, the application and essay, as well as
how to choose the best college.
Portraits of Success: Fostering Hope
and Resilience in Individuals with Learning Disabilities Produced by Teresa Allissa Citro, Executive Director of LDW, presented by Larry B. Silver, M.D. and Robert Brooks, Ph.D.
Running time: approximately 30 minutes
This video features interviews with adults, parents
and teachers about their experiences with learning disabilities. These
"Portraits of Success" will foster hope and resilience in children with
learning disabilities.
Stop and Go Ahead with Success: An Integrated
Approach to Helping Children Develop Social Skills Produced by Teresa Allissa Citro, Executive Director of LDW, presented by Stephen Rothenberg, Psy.D.
Running time: approximately 20 minutes
Friendships are critical for our sense of well being.
This video offers practical solutions for teachers and parents on how
to address the social problems children with learning disabilities face
in elementary school. When parents, teachers and other adults work together
to coach children on these skills, children become more confident and
enter social situations anticipating success.
