What are learning disabilities, and how do you recognize characteristics of learning disabilities in students? The following collection of eLearning modules and blog posts explores the characteristics of learning disabilities and provides guidance on how to recognize them in students.

eLearning Modules

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Dyslexia Overview

eLearning module

This eLearning module provides an overview of dyslexia, describes characteristics indicative of the reading disability, and covers important elements of a supportive learning environment for students with dyslexia.

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Understanding and Observing the Literacy Skills Associated With Dyslexia

eLearning module

This module explains the reading and writing skills associated with typical development, suggests ways to evaluate whether students can successfully use the skills, and provides indicators of when a student may need to be referred for further diagnostic assessments.

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Advocating for Your Student

eLearning module

This module is for caregivers who think their child may have a learning disability. The module includes suggestions for how to communicate with teachers, steps for creating a plan to support your child's learning, and more.

Blog Posts

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More Than Messy Handwriting: What Dysgraphia Is and How It Appears Across Grades

Thursday, October 1, 2026
In Part 1 of this blog post series, Hardeman and Young address what dysgraphia is and how it can present across grade levels.
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Research Brief: Predicting Dyslexia With Assessments of Foundational Reading Skills

Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Recap of a study about predicting students with reading disabilities, which is crucial to providing needed supports as early as possible.
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Challenging Misconceptions With Dr. Tiffany Peltier

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Dr. Tiffany Peltier discusses Conceptual Change Theory and how it can be used to challenge misconceptions around dyslexia.
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How Do We Change Misconceptions Around Dyslexia?

Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Conceptual change theory can be used to correct misconceptions surrounding dyslexia.