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
Dr. Robert Brooks

Dr. Brooks,a nationally-known expert on learning disabilities, says we need to find each child’s “Islands of Competence” and then build onthose strengths. He offers practical strategies for helping children develop the confidence and resilience they will need to succeed.

A Dyslexic Family Diary
Dorthy Tod Films

A Dyslexic Family Diary chronicles a mother’s 18 years of struggle with the“Reading Wars” to get an education for her bright dyslexic son. Sheis challenged by the very different perspective of her lawyer/husband and comes to discover her own dyslexia. Dorothy’s son, Ben, is ready to commit suicide by the end of the sixth grade. How is an undiagnosed dyslexic mother to deal with the confusing issues that emerge when a child 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,speaks in a voice that comes straight from the educational trenches about his experience as a dyslexic and hyperactive student who did not learn to read until he was 12. Jonathan outlines how he moved past feeling “stupid and crazy” to ultimately graduate with a 4.0 in English literature from Brown University. What the Silenced Say is a call for educational revolution for all concerned with cognitive diversity. The video includes a lecture, Q and A session, and in-depth interview with Jonathan, exploring his early struggles and ultimate success while spreading his message of hope and empowerment.

Changing Can’t to Can for Kids and Teachers

This is a series of videos produced to assist teachers, administrators or parents 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 Differently
Sally Smith

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