r/LearningDisabilities

2K archived posts · Oct 2013 – Jan 2023

Learning Disabilities

This subreddit is a place for people who know of and/or have a learning disability, to talk about experiences and issues; furthermore, ways to get around obstacles with specific learning disabilities, or general learning disabilities.

Created Oct 15, 2013 · restricted

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#LearningDisabilities


* **[Free Text-to-Speech](http://www.text2speech.org/)**~
* **[The LD Chat Room](https://discordapp.com/invite/rFKzqGp)**

The term learning disability is a vast umbrella of different types of conditions and its definition depends on the nation. The following links can explain the difference and help with further research.

Specific Learning Disabilities
Learning Disability Not Specified (LDNS)
General Learning Disabilities (manly seen in the UK and its common wealth)


#**Assistive Technology**

* [Assistive Technology](https://www.reddit.com/r/TheDyslexicNerd/comments/5bl35l/what_assistive_technology_do_i_need_and_what_is_it/)

#Resources:

(America & Others)

[Understood.org] (https://www.understood.org/en)
[International Dyslexia Association] (https://dyslexiaida.org/)
[National Center for Learning Disabilities] (https://www.ncld.org/)
[Learning Disabilities Association of America] (https://ldaamerica.org/types-of-learning-disabilities/)
[LD ONLINE] (http://www.ldonline.org/)
~~The Black List~~ a searchable database for educational institutions with a history of disability discrimination and/or currently under investigation

(The UK & Common Wealth)

[The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities (UK)] (https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/learning-disabilities/about-us)
[LD Resource list (UK)] (http://www.bild.org.uk/resources/useful-resources/learning-disabilities-to-other-areas/#Learning-Disabilities)

#Rules

unwanted grammar corrections in comments
unwanted spelling corrections in comments
post that are offensive to learning disabilities or any other disabilities
"circle jerk" and "troll" post
Back Up Your Claims

Any substantial claims (e.g. LSD cures dyslexia) must be backed up the peer reviewed research.

No Unapproved Paid Solicitations

Any link/post to a paid app or service requires preauthorization from a mod.

Limitations on Surveys

Surveys must be related to learning disabilities and are limited to one per account, product, or project every 30 days. We reserve the right to remove any survey that isn't LD related or overtly commercial.

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#**The Network**

**~Advocate - Disseminate – Enlighten~**

* [r/Dyslexia](/r/Dyslexia)

* [r/TheDyslexicNerd](/r/TheDyslexicNerd)

* [The Discord](https://discordapp.com/invite/rFKzqGp)

* [r/dyscalculia](/r/dyscalculia)

* [r/dysgraphia](/r/dysgraphia)

* [r/dyspraxia](/r/dyspraxia)/

* [r/exspecialedkids](/r/exspecialedkids)

* [r/LearningDisabilities](/r/LearningDisabilities)

* [r/AudiProcDisorder](/r/AudiProcDisorder)

* [r/hyperlexia](/r/hyperlexia)

* [r/N_L_D](/r/N_L_D)/ (Nonverbal learning disorder)



* [Suggested Subreddits](https://www.reddit.com/r/TheDyslexicNerd/comments/6bfe8a/suggested_subreddits/)

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