Resources

To help you stay informed about changes in law as well as about the methods and resources that are available to support your child, see the sources noted below.

Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
The LDA of America is a national organization of people with LD, friends, relatives, and others who are dedicated to promoting the general welfare of children and adults with LD.

LDOnline
A website on learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and other professionals offering a great deal of assistance for parents, particularly in the area of treatment and services for children with learning disabilities.
National Association of School Psychologists, Center for Children and Families—www.naspcenter.org
NASP’s Center has a variety of resource materials and links for parents about disabilities, parenting, education, and mental health. Search the full NASP website for information about IDEA, learning disabilities, and other topics.

Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER)
PACER is a comprehensive disability advocates’ site for parents and professionals, including up-to-date information about laws and regulations affecting individuals with disabilities and lots of resources to support children and families with LD, EBD, and other disabilities.

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