Learning Disabilties
South Florida Parenting
Exceptional Student Education
Each county's exceptional education department is responsible for special education programs to serve the learning disabled children and those with other special needs in the public schools.
Miami-Dade County 305-995-1799
Broward County 754-321-2200
Palm Beach County 561-434-8626
ADD andADHD Kids of S. Florida
The core symptoms of ADHD and ADD include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Theye behaviors are so persistent that they interfere with daily life. Diagnosis is difficult and moms are unsure about medicine and taking next steps. This group is your place to communicate , socialize with our kids and have plenty of support . email: iwillisten2003@yahoo.com
Attention Deficit & Learning Disorders Group
South Miami Hospital Health Education Center
6200 SW 73 St., South Miami.
Support for parents dealing with attention deficit disorders and learning disabilities, with discussions on solutions, school accommodations, legal issues and more. 786-662-5080
CHADD (Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder)
www.chadd.org
800-233-4050
Palm Beach chapter 561-478-5160
Miami chapter 305-361-2609
South Broward chapter 954-680-0799
North Broward chapter 954-753-3518
Center for Precious Minds
7000 W. Camino Real, Ste. 210, Boca Raton
Provides evaluations and strategies for students from kindergarten through high school who are struggling in school. Students undergo a full day of testing by a team that includes a physician, psychologist and educator. 561-368-8686
Helping Hands for Parents of Children with Learning Differences
Parent support for a range of learning issues. 561-719-4653
International Dyslexia Association
www.interdys.org
Offers free information for parents, teachers and physicians
800-222-3123
National Dissemination Center for Children and Youth With Disabilities
www.nichcy.org
800-695-0285
Free publications, advice and referrals.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
www.ncld.org
888-575-7373
National Information Center for Children and Learning Disabilities Association of America
www.ldanatl.org
412-341-1515
REACH Educational Center
11410 North Kendall Drive, Suite 106
Free screening to identify children at-risk of having reading difficulties, who may need training in phonological awareness, need further assessment in language abilities or require extra instruction in reading during the early elementary grades. 305-273-4434.
HEATH Resource Center
www.health.gwu.edu
A clearinghouse on post-secondary education for people with disabilities
800-544-3284
