Learning Disability Resources

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
2200 Research Boulevard
Rockville,  MD  20850
Tel: 800-638-8255
Fax: 301-571-0457
EMail: actioncenter@asha.org
https://asha.org

Description: Professional, scientific, and credentialing association for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. Offers public information about a wide range of speech, language, and hearing disabilities in both children and adults.

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Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
P.O. Box 543
Pottstown,  PA  19464
Tel: 484-945-2101
Fax: 610-970-7520
EMail: mail@add.org
http://www.add.org

Description: Non-profit organization focused on the needs of adults and young adults with ADD/ADHD, their children, and families.

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CHADD - Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
8181 Professional Place
Suite 150
Landover,  MD  20785
Tel: 301-306-7070 800-233-4050
Fax: 301-306-7090
http://www.chadd.org

Description: Works to improve the lives of people affected by attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) through collaborative leadership, advocacy, research, education, and support and offers the National Resource Center on AD/HD at www.help4adhd.org.

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International Dyslexia Association
8600 LaSalle Road
Chester Building, Ste. 382
Baltimore,  MD  21286-2044
Tel: 410-296-0232 800-ABCD123
Fax: 410-321-5069
EMail: info@interdys.org
http://www.interdys.org

Description: Promotes effective teaching approaches and related clinical educational intervention strategies for people with dyslexia; supports and encourages interdisciplinary study and research; and facilitates exploration of the causes and early identification of dyslexia. Committed to the responsible and wide dissemination of research-based knowledge.

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Learning Disabilities Association of America
4156 Library Road
Suite 1
Pittsburgh,  PA  15234-1349
Tel: 412-341-1515
Fax: 412-344-0224
EMail: info@ldaamerica.org
http://www.ldaamerica.org

Description: Dedicated to identifying causes and promoting prevention of learning disabilities and to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals with learning disabilities and their families by encouraging effective identification and intervention, fostering research, and protecting their rights under the law.

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National Center for Learning Disabilities
381 Park Avenue South
Suite 1401
New York,  NY  10016
Tel: 212-545-7510 888-575-7373
Fax: 212-545-9665
http://www.ld.org

Description: Provides information to parents, professionals and individuals with learning disabilities, promotes research and programs to foster learning, and advocates for policies to protect and strengthen educational rights and opportunities.

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