Directory of Learning Resources

Educational Resources

Co:Writer Universal
Assistive Technology to alleviate difficulties with dyslexia and dyspraxia.

Cogmed
Online working memory training

Delivered From Distraction
Edward Hallowell MD, Ed.D.'s book about managing ADHD, from childhood to adulthood

Dragon Dictation Software
Leading dictation software for the Mac or PC

High Noon Books
High readability / high interest books for students with reading struggles

IEPs vs. 504 Plans
Both Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans can offer formal help for K–12 students with learning and attention issues. This chart compares them side-by-side.

Inspiration Software
Webbing software (visual maps) for prewriting and organization. Changes from visual map to outline and back. Free demo!

Learning Ally
Audiobooks read in human voices for struggling readers.

Learning by Design, Inc.
Spell-Links to reading and writing, a systematic research-based intervention program that helps develop sound-symbol correspondence according to brain development.

Learning Disabilities Aren’t Just for Kids
Adults with attention disorders and learning disabilities.

Livescribe
Livescribe digital pen with auditory backup for note taking in high school, college, and beyond

National Society for the Gifted and Talented
Educational resources, including articles and a blog.

Neuro-hit or neuro-myth?
Helping to differentiate between science-based truths and neuromyths.

Requesting an Initial Evaluation for Special Education Services
Sample Letter to school requesting an evaluation for special education services

Seeing My Time™
Mary Dee Sklar's tools for making time concrete

The National Resource on ADHD
Resources for ADHD, including myths and research-verified interventions.

The State of Learning Disabilities
PDF on the current state of learning disabilities in the United States

Understood
Comprehensive site on all things LD, guided by the National Council on Learning Disabilities. Includes interviews and chats with national experts, practical advice on parenting, and experiential simulations "through your child's eyes."

What is Executive Function?
A concise explanation from the National Center for Learning Disabilities.

Word Finding Difficulties
Resources by Diane German, PhD, CCC-SLP on word finding - assessment, strategies, and books.

Local to Illinois

GreatSchools
We provide school information and parenting resources to help millions of American families choose the right school, support learning at home, and guide their children to great futures.

Illinois Assistive Technology Program
Free state sponsored resource to try out assistive technology resources.

Organizations

Association of Educational Therapists
Watch recorded webinars on topics of interest in strategic approaches to overcoming learning challenges.

International Dyslexia Association
"Creating a future for all individuals who struggle with dyslexia and other related reading differences so that they may have richer, more robust lives and access to the tools and resources they need."

LD OnLine
LD OnLine seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD.

National Center for Learning Disabilities
The mission of NCLD is to improve the lives of the 1 in 5 children and adults nationwide with learning and attention issues.

National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities
Includes formal definition of LD and seminal white papers on various topics including advocacy and policy statements.

Videos

ADHD, Self Regulation and Executive Functioning
by Russell Barkeley, PhD

What are the different types of Learning Disabilities?
by Sheldon Horowitz, PhD

What is Social Thinking?
Michelle Garcia Winner's introduction to social thinking and pragmatics.

Index of Resources

Educational Resources

Local to Illinois

Organizations

Videos

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understood.org is one of our favorite resources for learning and attention issues.

Scaffolding Post Secondary Independence for Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum

by Dr. Jordi Kleiner

The underrepresentation of individuals on the Autism spectrum in higher education and the workforce - when compared to both neurotypical and other neurodiverse peers - is an overlooked opportunity for those directly impacted as well as for society more broadly. In...

Business Spotlight: North Shore Learning Clinic is Helping Glencoe Residents Find Joy in Learning

by Dr. Jordi Kleiner

Published in The Glencoe Compass in June, 2019 By Rebecca Osberg Photography by Scott McDougall Photography Dr. Jordi Kleiner has always been fascinated by learning and teaching. Originally from Santa Fe, New Mexico, Dr. Kleiner came to the Chicagoland area in 1999...

Colleagues & Conversation at Yellowbrick May 7, 2019

by Dr. Jordi Kleiner

Development of Executive Functions and Educational Skills in Young Adults with Complex Profiles with Jordi Kleiner, PhD, BCET May 7, 2019 @ 5pm - 7pm at Yellowbrick 1560 Sherman Ave. (The Rotary International Building), Suite 400 Evanston, Illinois 2 CEU Credits are...

Numbers n Brains

by Dr. Jordi Kleiner

As our clinic as a group gets ready to attend this Friday’s conference on the Neuropsychology of Math sponsored by AET, I can’t help but run through some of my thoughts on math that come up in session, at recent conference presentations, and in clinic team meetings....

Why some of us learn more from experience

by Dr. Jordi Kleiner

I’m always amazed when clients really turn things around. Or perhaps I’m more amazed when they don’t turn things around. Regardless, it is undeniable that success breeds success. When she gains that confidence reading, so many other things fall into place. When he...

This year’s top five trends in individualized learning

by Dr. Jordi Kleiner

Online School Portals - As of this month, the last North Shore School (surprising who took the longest) now has the ability for parents to know assignment grades before kids get them in class. Pros: smooth flow of information through the “assignment circle (of Doom) –...