Kaleido Scope

Early Signs: How to detect learning disabilities in children

Caroline Richter, Ph.D., assistant professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Psychology, says learning disabilities are common, and there are many ways for parents to ...
The Advocate

Learning disabilities and dementia: what caregivers should know

Are individuals with learning disabilities at a higher risk for dementia? According to the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom, an individual living with a learning disability is more ...
Education Week

Nonverbal Learning Disorder, Explained

Laura Lemle watched how some teachers didn’t always understand how to teach her daughter, who has nonverbal learning disability. Some were incredibly empathetic, others were not. Special education ...
LAist

Here’s What Students With Learning Disabilities Need To Know Before Enrolling In Community College

If you value independent local news, become a sustainer today. Your gift could help unlock a $1M challenge. If you’re a high school senior with a learning disability — or if you’ve struggled in ...
Psychology Today

What Does Disability Support Look Like in College?

Dr. Miranda Melcher co-authored this post. There are many differences between the support that a student who is neurodiverse and/or has learning differences (LDs) received in high school versus what ...

The climate change course for people with learning disabilities

A training course on climate change has been specially developed for people with learning disabilities ...