Intellectual Disability / Learning Disability

Intellectual disability/Learning disability resources can be found below. Resources are listed in alphabetical order. Descriptive summaries were written by SDBP. Click the dropdown arrow to learn more about the resource, including resource type and intended audiences. Click on the linked name of the resource to open and explore.

These resources aim to improve the communication of physicians with patients and their families related to diagnosis of a chronic medical condition and/or evaluation of an emotional/behavioral health diagnosis.

20 common genetic disorders are briefly described, with genetic etiology, and phenotype, includes photos.

This webinar explains developmental delay and intellectual disability (ID)in detail, including the evaluation/diagnostic process, etiology and recommended workup, and the range of outcomes for individuals with ID.

Book about families with children with various disabilities (hearing loss, autism, Down syndrome, schizophrenia, dwarfism, etc). Explores triumphs and challenges of raising children with neurodevelopmental and mental health disorders from parent and child perspective.

Based on the book Far From the Tree, this is a documentary about families with children with various disabilities. Explores triumphs and challenges of raising children with neurodevelopmental and mental health disorders from parent and child perspective.

Information for parents/ professionals about dyslexia, identification, definition of, resources and accommodations.  Link to locate IDA schools.

Basic definition of language and learning disabilities. Provides information on how these disorders may present over the course of early development.

Provides definitions of LD for the medical community, discusses risk factors, provides ideas on screening and supported interventions.

Website offers information regarding the education of children and adults with learning disabilities and ADHD. Topics include educational law, teaching strategies, parental supports, technology in education, and ways of dealing with the social and psychological impact of lD.

Website advocating for children/adults with dyslexia. Tabs for Parents, children, educators. Includes videos of famous people with dyslexia talking about their superpowers.

A useful resource for parents of children with dyslexia. Told through the eyes of Meg, a child with dyslexia. Helpful tips for parents included.

Much information about LD advocacy, resources for educators and families, and research initiatives. Many links available to explore.

This is a form that families can use as a guide to use during and after neuropsychology feedback. It helps families keep track of the questions and thoughts they have, the feedback they receive, and next steps. This form can be modified for any type of feedback

PATH (Program Accessibility to Healthcare) website was developed by UC Davis with funding from the Children's Miracle Network. Includes resources for improving healthcare experiences for neurodiverse children and their families. Contains training materials (videos) and visual supports for blood draws, EEGs, sleep studies, vital signs etc. Materials can be used to create a more comfortable clinical experience.

Excellent  - good level of detail, self paced, active learning opportunity.

Short video clips of children sharing their experiences of having learning (reading, math, writing) and attention/executive functioning difficulties.  Children from various grade levels are represented.  Each video includes the child's perspective as well as tips from a professional on next steps to addressing these learning and attention challenges.  These are most helpful for families, but could also be helpful for trainees and practicing providers.

information geared for parents and educators about signs/symptoms of dyslexia, resources and accommodations for people with dyslexia.  Includes legal information, information about apps and technology and symptoms of dyslexia at different ages.

Young adult (Johnny Depp)  taking care of his younger brother with ID and his obese mother. Great movie - entertaining and educational.