HELP FOR CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

WHAT ARE LEARNING DISABILITIES?

School children who have learning disabilities sometimes have perceptual, conceptual, and/or motor disorders, resulting in significant difficulties in reading, writing, speaking, spelling, listening, concentrating, calculating math, or interacting socially.

For more information about Learning Disabilities go to National Center for Learning Disabilities

SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCACY GROUPS IN CONNECTICUT

Special Education Advocacy groups provide information, referral, and assistance with advocacy to parents of children with learning disabilities. Groups in Connecticut include:

• Learning Disabilities Assn. of Connecticut
• Connecticut Assn. for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities
• FAVOR - Family Advocacy Organization for Children's Behavioral Health
• Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center
• Western Connecticut Assn. for Human Rights
• Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
• Padres Abriendo Puertas
• Conn. Coalition for Inclusive Education

TO FIND PROVIDERS IN CONNECTICUT'S COMMUNITY RESOURCES DATABASE:
Search by service names:
Education Advocacy Groups
Disability Rights Groups
Special Education
Special Education Advocacy
Disease/Disability Information *Learning Disabilities
Disability Related Support Groups *Learning Disabilities
Parent Support Groups *Learning Disabilities

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SOURCE: National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
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CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: June2008