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Both adults and children can present with Attention Deficit Disorder (“ADHD”). ADHD is not just for children as diagnosticians originally thought. ADHD symptoms can begin in early childhood but can and often do persist into both adolescence and adulthood. According to Web MD ADHD affects three to five percent of the population. Many cases particularly adults…
Top best Assistive Technology and Apps for Learning Disability Welcome to our overview of Assistive Technology, organized by category. This is not an exhaustive analysis, but a quick survey of the products that we consider to be valuable tools. Almost all of these apps and services have free trials so you can see if they…
Anger masking self-image deficits experienced by individuals who suffer from ADHD and LD Dyslexia
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Below are LDRFA presentations Resources-events Resources-events (PDF) Assistive Technology Awareness for College-Bound Students with Learning Disabilities – A research summary by Zahavit Paz and Shannon Stringer. This is the summary of the results of a program model that provided special training to students with learning disabilities, assistive technology articles who were transitioning to college. It…
When LD Resource Foundation was founded over a decade ago, we identified our mission as being committed to overcoming barriers and providing access to knowledge, for adults with learning disabilities. With the help of our supportive, wonderful board members, advisory board members, volunteers, and funders, we have continued to achieve our mission. Below is the…
Welcome to our new Art Gallery project. Our aim is to inspire and to empower audiences, as they view the wide-ranging possibilities of creative expression. LD Resources Foundation Action is looking to open a gallery space in New York City. Our aim is to give people with learning disabilities a chance to showcase their work to help them…
LD Resources Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded in 2001 (under IRS section 501(c)) that helps find solutions to those who are affected by specific learning disability, Dyslexia and ADHD. We provide resources to these adults, teenagers and children, as well as their parents and educators, with a special focus on the needs of low-income households. Learning…
Assistive Technology (AT) is a broad term encompassing any light-, mid-, or high-tech tool or device that helps people with disabilities perform a task with greater ease and encourages the users to become more independent and self-reliant. Mainstream examples include Siri on iPad and iPhone apps, and speech recognition on smartphones, tablets and computers. Adaptive…
According to the English Oxford Dictionary, the definition of stigma is as follows: “A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.” Many students with learning-related disabilities report significant feelings of stigmatization. It can bring an emotional distress of low self-worth. In a school setting, the stereotype threat and the fear of…