Did you know that your LDA/IL membership allows you to borrow videos and audiocassettes from our large collection?  For a $5 shipping and handling fee, members can borrow the following tiles and more:

Look What You’ve Done

By:  Dr. Robert Brooks

Dr.Brooks,a nationally-known expert on learning disabilities, says weneed to findeach child’s “Islands of Competence” and then build onthose strengths.He offers practical strategies for helping childrendevelop theconfidence and resilience they will need to succeed.

A Dyslexic Family Diary

Dorothy Tod Films

ADyslexicFamily Diary chronicles a mother’s 18 years of struggle withthe“Reading Wars” to get an education for her bright dyslexic son.  Sheischallenged by the very different perspective of her lawyer/husbandandcomes to discover her own dyslexia. Dorothy’s son, Ben, is readytocommit suicide by the end of the sixth grade. How is anundiagnoseddyslexic mother to deal with the confusing issues thatemerge when achild is diagnosed with dyslexia?  What are the options, pitfalls, the family patterns, the lifelong continuum?  This documentary explores the gift as well as the difficulties that come with dyslexia.

What the Silenced Say

Jonathan Mooney

Jonathan Mooney, author of Learning Outside the Lines,speaksin a voice that comes straight from the educational trenchesabout hisexperience as a dyslexic and hyperactive student who did notlearn toread until he was 12.  Jonathanoutlines howhe moved past feeling “stupid and crazy” to ultimatelygraduate with a4.0 in English literature from Brown University.  What the Silenced Say is a call for educational revolution for all concerned with cognitive diversity.  Thevideoincludes a lecture, Q and A session, and in-depth interviewwithJonathan, exploring his early struggles and ultimate successwhilespreading his message of hope and empowerment.

Changing Can’t to Can for Kids and Teachers

Thisisa series of videos produced to assist teachers, administratorsorparents in educating students with learning disabilities. 

ADHD- Inclusive and Collaborative Practices

Sandra Rief

This video provides demonstrations of techniques that are positive and practical for regular education teachers.

A Celebration of Differences

Narrated by Bill Kurtis

Individuals with learning differences are highlighted in this award winning video.  Teenages and adults share their academic struggles and the empowerment gained from understanding their issues. 

Everybody Has a Song

Henry Winkler

In a straightforward presentation, Henry Winkler talks to children about their learning challenges and how to overcome them.

How Difficult Can This Be?

Rick Lavoie

This classic video allows the viewer to experience the world the way a student with learning disabilities does.

Teach Me Different: Successful Strategies for Teaching Children who Learn Differnently

Sally Smith

Sally Smith demonstrates simple, effective techniques you can use with students who have learning disabilities.