MIND Institute Resources
Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities are neurologically-based processing problems. These processing problems can interfere with learning basic skills such as reading, writing, or math. They can also interfere with higher level skills such as organization, time planning, and abstract reasoning.
The types of Learning Disabilities are identified by the specific processing problem. They might relate to getting information into the brain (Input), making sense of this information (Organization), storing and later retrieving this information (Memory), or getting this information back out (Output). Thus, the specific types of processing problems that result in Learning Disabilities might be in one or more of these four areas.
Resources
- Types of Learning Disabilities
- Special Education
- What is Special Education
- The Difference between IEPs and 504 Plans
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- International Dyslexia Association
- Learning Disabilities Association of America
- Medline Plus / Learning Disabilities
The websites and resources listed are independent of the UC Davis MIND Institute and Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. We do our best to choose sites and resources which reflect inclusion of people with neurodevelopmental disabilities and people with varying identities and positionalities, however, some older material may contain language that is not preferred or is not appropriate so please review with caution. Resources are provided for information only and do not reflect the opinions or endorsement of the UC Davis MIND Institute and Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities.