Resources for health care providers, patients, and families of children with learning disorders

Resource	Description
American Academy of Pediatrics Council on School Health www.aap.org/en/community/aap-councils/council-on-school-health/	Provides technical assistance and resources to clinicians with an interest in school health
Council for Exceptional Children exceptionalchildren.org/	Provides advocacy and professional development and resources
Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center ectacenter.org/idea.asp	Provides information and summaries of IDEA and the 2004 amendments to IDEA
Family Voices www.familyvoices.org	Provides information and advocacy for children with special needs
International Dyslexia Association dyslexiaida.org	Provides comprehensive information, referral services, and advocacy
LD OnLine www.ldonline.org	Provides information and advice about LD and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder for parents, teachers, and other professionals
The Learning Disabilities Association of America www.ldaamerica.org	Provides advocacy
Medical Home Portal www.medicalhomeportal.org	Provides information for parents and families and professionals (choose appropriate tab and select "Education & Schools" from the menu)
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) www.ncld.org	Provides information to parents, professionals, and individuals with LD; promotes research and programs; and advocates for policies to strengthen educational rights and opportunities
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/index.html	Provides leadership and financial support to support children with disabilities
Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights www.pacer.org	Provides assistance to families, workshops, and information for parents and professionals
Regional Parent Technical Assistance Centers www.parentcenterhub.org/parent-centers/rptacs/	Works to fortify partnerships between parent centers and education systems at local, state, and national levels

In this table, "learning disorder" refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by difficulties mastering academic skills. Academic skills are substantially and measurably below those expected for chronologic age and interfere with academic or occupational performance.

IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; LD: learning disorder.

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Resources for health care providers, patients, and families of children with learning disorders