Since 1964, Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDAA) has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals with cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical…
By Lauren Clouser
Help, He’s Having a Meltdown: Coping with Stress
Bev Johns As a parent or educator, you may be making this plea. A child is upset, and you are not sure why, but his behavior tells you there is…
We Need to Keep (but Revise) the Specific Learning Disability Construct in IDEA
Some professionals are once again suggesting that specific learning disabilities (SLD) is no longer a useful construct and perhaps should be replaced or even eliminated altogether. he purpose of this commentary is to examine why we still need to identify students with SLD, explain the main characteristics of SLD, and make a few suggestions for the revision of SLD in the re-authorization of IDEA 2004.
Meet Our Members: Meet Lisa Rogers!
Tell us about yourself! I am a single mom of 3 and a grandparent of 3. I have worked in Special Education for the past 25 years. I have taught…
Meet our Members: Meet Pam Cusick!
Tell us about yourself! I’m a research professional with expertise in research study design, implementation, and analysis. My background in public health communications and research, coupled with a passion for…
Meet Our Members: Meet Elizabeth Hamblet!
Elizabeth Hamblet is the author of 7 Steps to College Success: A Pathway For Students with Disabilities, and is a college learning disabilities specialist. Elizabeth is an LDA member to…
LDA’s 2023 Year in Review
Thanks to the generosity, dedication, and advocacy of our LDA Community we have achieved significant accomplishments in 2023, and we are excited to share some of the milestones we’ve reached…
Nominate an Adult with LD for our Harrison Sylvester Award!
This prestigious award honors and recognizes an adult with learning disabilities who has shown a strong dedication and commitment to advancing the issues of adults with learning disabilities. Harrison Sylvester…
Nominate an Outstanding Educator for our Sam Kirk Award!
Each year LDA of America selects an outstanding educator to receive the Sam Kirk Educator of the Year Award. This is an opportunity to give educators a well-deserved “thank you”…
Meet Our Members: Meet Jennifer Strong!
Tell us about yourself! I’m Jennifer Strong, born and raised in a quaint Alaskan fishing village. Despite my Alaskan roots, my parents originally came from California. My upbringing was deeply…
