Learning Disabilities

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Learning Disabilities

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INFORMATION 
Learning disabilities may be hard to diagnose accurately, since many people have problems learning that are due to other factors such as low self-esteem; anxiety or depression; poor learning and study skills; poor basic skills in reading, math, or writing; or low motivation to do well in academic settings.  Often students who have been poorly motivated develop a combination of several of the above factors. These factors combined may lead to poor performance in school that is hard to diagnose and differentiate from true learning disabilities.  

Even if someone truly has a learning disability, they usually have problems in one or more of the above areas making academic success even more difficult.  An accurate diagnosis of a learning disability does not mean that these factors shouldn't be addressed.  On the contrary, it is probably even more important to emphasize these factors to help compensate for any inherent learning disability. [Many parents or students falsely assume that traditional modes of learning should be ignored, or will not help.]

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ADVICE 
Be sure that you get an assessment by a trained (and preferably) licensed professional who specializes in Learning Disabilities and gives a widely-accepted battery of tests before you accept a diagnosis of "learning disability."  Many teachers, counselors, and others assume that anyone who has problems learning is suffering from a learning disability when the true cause(s) may be the factors listed above.  Even if the student has a learning disability, they probably need help in one or more of these areas. Get additional assessment and help for the above factors whether the student has a learning disability or not!

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INTERNET LINKS 

Learning Disability Help On-Line

*** Special Education Resources from the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia
Learning Disability Resources - Provides 

***LD OnLine: Learning Disabilities Information & Resources - information on learning disabilities, learning disorders, attention deficit disorder, ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dysnomia, speech disorder, reading difficulties. LD OnLine is a service of The Learning Project at WETA, Washington, D.C., in association with The Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities. LD OnLine is made possible in part by generous support from The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, The Eisner Foundation, Inc., The Armstrong McDonald Foundation and Long Aldridge & Norman.
http://www.ldonline.org/

***Learning Disabilities Association of America - LDA is a national organization of parents, professionals and individuals with learning disabilities. LDA's purpose is to help parents and individuals of all ages with
http://www.ldanatl.org/

***National Center for Learning Disabilities - The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) is a nonprofit organization that provides research-based information, referrals and public policy advocacy for individuals with
http://www.ncld.org/

***OnlineCollegesDatabase.org: Online Learning for Students with Disabilities
      http://www.onlinecollegesdatabase.org/online-college-learning-for-students-with-disabilities/
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Learning, Study Skills, Motivation, Concentration, Memory, Test Anxiety

==> For help with improving learning and study skills, motivation, concentration, memory, and overcoming test anxiety,
GO TO: http://www.csulb.edu/~tsteveens/learning_&_study_skills.htm

CSULB REFERRALS

CSULB Student Services

Disabled Student Services (DSS)
DSS is a student support program within the Student Services Division. Our mission is to assist students with disabilities as they secure their university degrees at California State University, Long Beach. Our program staff are committed to helping students with disabilities build a better future. To meet this goal, our Disabled Student Services program provides support services for in classroom activities, career development resources, a physical wellness and fitness program, use of adaptive equipment and access devices, and disability related counseling for admission to our university and academic advisement needs. 562-985-5401; Brotman Hall 270. Special assistance for students with learning disabilities.
http://www.csulb.edu/depts/dss/

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
CSULB students can obtain free counseling from licensed psychologists for almost any type of personal problem including relationships and family problems; stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief; academic-related concerns; career decision-making; crises; and almost any type of self-development issue.  We offer individual and group counseling, workshops, and self-help materials including this website. Brotman Hall, Room 226; 562-985-4001; website: www.csulb.edu/~caps

Other student services and student organizations may also be helpful
Go to CSULB student information page for a comprehensive list of student services and activities

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Self-Help and other resources on this website (and site map)