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Links and Resources
Click here for a list of past newsletter articles written by our therapists on a variety of topics including how to help your child succeed in school |
Learning ResourcesGeneral Learning and Homework ResourcesHomework Help - Web site that explains concepts in a variety of subjects Homework Survival Guide for Parents - a parent handout from the National Association of School Psychologists Strategies for Teaching Youth with ADHD Learning Disabilities ResourcesImproving Your Child's Learning Ability The Learning Toolbox - Resources and strategies for helping students with learning difficulties be better learners, from the James Madison University Special Education Program; strategies for getting organized, studying, note taking, testing taking, reading, writing, math, and advanced thinking skills. National Center for Learning Disabilities LD OnLine - Article regarding modifications and Accomodations for LD students. LD OnLine Learning Disabilities Information & Resources Learning Disabilities Information and Resources from NCLD Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) International Dyslexia Association LD Symptoms and Tips for Parents and Teachers Learning Disorder Resources from MEDLINEplus - Latest news, research findings, tips on coping with specific conditions and more. A Student's Guide to the IEP - A booklet that guides students through the process of learning how the IEP is developed, learning about their own disability, listing their strengths and areas of need, identifying what accommodations they need in school, developing a list of goals and objectives for the year, talking with teachers and parents, and preparing for and participating in the IEP meeting. A Parent's Guide to Your Child's IEP - Describes how to be an active participant in your child's IEP and discusses how to work effectively with schools to help your child get an education tailored to his or her needs. IEP Meeting Checklist for Parents - To open this file, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. Communicating with Your Child's School Through Letters - Guidelines for writing effective letters to schools; examples of letters you might write to your child’s school. Special Education Services - Information about Wisconsin Special Education, information for parents, information about IEPs, autism articles, links to resources and more from CESA 7. Gifted and Talented ResourcesWisconsin Department of Public Instruction (once there do a search for "gifted and talented") American Association for Gifted Children Memory StrategiesIntroduction to Mnemonics - Quick introduction to mnemonics. Memory Techniques and Mnemonics - An introduction to memory techniques, including specific strategies for remembering people’s names, phone numbers, dates, and tips for studying for exams. Tools for Improving Your Memory - Large collection of techniques that are particularly helpful in studying for exams or in situations where you need to remember detailed, structured information. |
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