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Kids Domain

Websites for Reading and Learning Issues

ALL KINDS OF MINDS

Dr. Levine's non-profit website which is beneficial to families to understand learning differences in their children.

LD ONLINE:

http://www.ldonline.org LD Online is an interactive guide to learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and children.

MISUNDERSTOOD MINDS:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/index.html PBS has created a companion web site to the the Misunderstood Minds special on learning differences. Within the site are stories from the show and information and resources for parents.

SCHWAB LEARNING:

http://www.shwablearning.org A parent's guide to learning differences and provides a roadmap to understanding the language and landscape of learning differences and disabilities. On the site, parents can navigate between Identifying a Learning Difference, Managing a Learning Difference, and Connecting with Others.

HALLOWELL CENTER FOR COGNITIVE AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH:

http://www.drhallowell.com This website describes the Hallowell Center which specializes in the understanding and managing of attention deficits, worry/anxiety, and child and adult learning difficulties. This site offers informative articles and materials by Dr. Hallowell.

CHILD AND ADULTS WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER

http:/www.chadd.org CHADD is a national organization that provides a support network for parents, continuing education about attention deficits, and resources to help children with attention deficits.

Reading Websites for Students

SPARKNOTES LITERATURE QUIZZES:

http://www.sparknotes.com Online study guides including summaries of stories with plot and character analysis.

READ WRITE THINK:

http://readwritethink.org/materials/storymap/ Graphic organizers to help with comprehension, writing and organizationof reading material.

FUN BRAIN

http://www.funbrain.com A collection of activities and games for a variety of subject areas.