Things You'll Need:
- Address Books
- Phone Books
- Phone Books
- Computer Keyboards
- Computer Mice
- Computer Monitors
- Computer Pads
- Printers
- Telephones
- Computer Desks
- Printer Paper
- Computers
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Step 1
Call your local school board. Chances are it has a Department of Specific Learning Disabilities that deals with all special-needs students in your school district. Someone will also be able to give you numbers and addresses of agencies that can provide you with more information.
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Step 2
Go to the library. Ask the librarian to point you in the right direction, or use the library computer system to search for material on the subject. Be sure to check the date of the materials you find as some information may be outdated and not appropriate to your needs.
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Step 3
Do an Internet search. Simply type "learning disability" in the keyword search window and a host of sites will pop up. You'll find sites with definitions, legal advice, and teaching and parenting ideas. You will also find chat rooms where you can talk to other parents with the same concerns or ask questions of experts. Several national organizations focus specifically on the needs of students with learning disabilities and offer lots of links and federal studies at their Web sites.
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Step 4
Talk to your child's teacher. If your child is placed in a special education class, the teacher should have resources for you to use. If your student's teacher does not have information for you, request it as soon as possible. Make sure your child's teacher is qualified to teach students with learning disabilities.
