National Center for Learning Disabilities Luncheon #Dyslexia

A few weeks ago PSMM members attended a luncheon to learn about the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), hosted by two Philly Social Media Moms, Colleen Padilla and Whitney Wingerd with Dr. Sheldon Horowitz leading a discussion about learning disabilities and how parents can find much needed support and information on LD.org.

Here are some links you might find helpful:

• What Are Learning Disabilities?
• Interactive LD Checklist
• LD Resource Locator Tool
• Get Involved: Be An LD Advocate

Gina, author of Mom-Blog, shares the following:

Traditionally, people think of a learning disability as something that comes hand-in-hand with a type of condition such as autism or Down syndrome.  In reality, that is not an accurate description.  According to NCLD, learning disabilities are “a group of varying disorders that have a negative impact on learning.”  Neuro-typical children can have learning disabilities and thus have difficulty learning in traditional settings, leading to high levels of high school and college drop out rates.

For more about the event and the information shared, read her entire post, What is Learning Disability? National Center for Learning Disabilities Luncheon #Dyslexia.

photo credit: classymommy.com

• Bio
• Latest Posts

Jo-Lynne Shane

Owner at Musings of a Housewife

Jo-Lynne is co-founder of Philly Social Media Moms as well as a professional blogger, freelance writer and social media manager. She lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia with her husband, three lively children and one terribly spoiled shih tzu.

Latest posts by Jo-Lynne Shane (see all)

• Featured Member: Jeannette Bezinque - March 29, 2013
• PSMM Workshop Round Table Event Recap - March 21, 2013
• Featured Member: Janeane Davis - March 14, 2013