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"After many years of tutoring we finally found a tutor and a program that our son went to agreeably. The tutor made the hour go fast and always provided a fun break halfway through. I felt the tutor was knowledgeable and related well to children."

-Parent

Here is a collection of links to articles, resources, and RI services that parents may find useful:

Sites about learning differences:

Attention Deficit Disorder Association
www.add.org

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
www.chadd.org

The International Dyslexia Association
www.interdys.org

LD OnLine, The leading Web site on learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and other professionals
www.ldonline.org

Learning Disabilities Association of America
www.ldanatl.org

National Center for Learning Disabilities
www.ld.org

The Web site of Attention Deficit Disorder Resources) has a mission of helping people with ADHD achieve their full potential through education, support and networking opportunities. This Web site has over 100 articles written by national ADHD authorities, as well as adults with ADHD. It provides plenty of information for parents, too - 100+ links to ADHD-related sites, including the National ADHD Directory with over 1,000 ADHD service providers listed, and free monthly eNews.
www.addresources.org

Rhode Island-specific Web sites:  

Jennifer Jencks, LICSW Jencks.jpg

 

Support for anxiety disorders, specializing in working with children.
www.easinganxiety.com

College Admission Advisors, LLC

 

Full-service assistance with the college identification and application process; experience with placement for students with learning differences
www.collegeadvisorsonline.com

The Hamilton School at Wheeler is a school-within-a-school for students in grades 1-8 who have language-based learning differences.
http://www.wheelerschool.org

Provides professional development, workshops, and other programs regarding learning differences
www.dunninstitute.org

RIBIDA is the local Rhode Island Branch of the International Dyslexia Association. Visit this site for helpful information about dyslexia and the resources available in the area.
RIBIDA Web site