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    Attention Deficit Disorders With/Without Hyperactivity  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    ADD/ADHD is not new. The name has just been changed. There is a high co-morbidity with dyslexia, with 60-70% of individuals with ADD having dyslexia as well.... Details >
    Dyslexia Research Institute
    Dyslexia
    A general overview of dyslexia that includes a description of the disorder, and treatment, prognosis and research information. Suggested reading for more in-depth information and a list of organizatio... Details >
    National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
    Dyslexia - Dyslexia Research Institute  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Dyslexics have an inherited neurological difference, resulting in language, perceptual, processing, and attention/concentration differences. Yet only 5% of individuals with dyslexia are ever properly ... Details >
    Dyslexia Research Institute
    Dyslexia: A Quick Look  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Dyslexia is a language processing disorder that causes difficulty with reading, writing and spelling. This fact sheet provides information on what you should know about dyslexia and describes signs of... Details >
    National Center for Learning Disabilities
    Fact Sheets about Dyslexia and Related Language-Based Learning Difficulties  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This site provides a list of fact sheets that includes general facts, testing and recommended readings. The information is designed for adults, parents, and educators. ... Details >
    International Dyslexia Association
    FAQs: Dyslexia   External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This site provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about “Dyslexia” including common signs and other additional information.... Details >
    International Dyslexia Association
    Knowing For Sure: Do I Have LD (Learning Disabilities)?  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This fact sheet outlines three key steps to finding out if you have a learning disability and offers advice on recognizing warning signs, notes the benefits of getting tested, and provides information... Details >
    National Center for Learning Disabilities
    LD (Learning Disabilities) and the Arts  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    The arts are more than a fun, superficial way to keep kids occupied. Art activities can help children with learning disabilities begin to overcome the challenges they face in learning in many differen... Details >
    National Center for Learning Disabilities
    LD (Learning Disabilities) at a Glance  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    A learning disability (LD) is a neurological disorder that affects the brain's ability to receive, process, store and respond to information. This fact sheet provides an introduction to LDs in general... Details >
    National Center for Learning Disabilities
    LD (Learning Disabilities) at a Glance: A Quick Look  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Learning disabilities (LD) are specific neurological disorders that affect the brain's ability to store, process or communicate information. This fact sheet provides information on what you should kno... Details >
    National Center for Learning Disabilities
    Organizations
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    National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health
    National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health
    National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
    American Academy of Child and Adolescent PsychiatryExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Dyslexia Research InstituteExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    George Washington University HEATH Resource CenterExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Learning Disabilities Association of AmericaExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    MAAP Services for Autism & Asperger SyndromeExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    National Center for Learning DisabilitiesExternal Links Disclaimer Logo

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