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Intellectual disability/Learning disability resources can be found below. Resources are listed in alphabetical order. Descriptive summaries were written by SDBP. Click the dropdown arrow to learn more about the resource, including resource type and intended audiences. Click on the linked name of the resource to open and explore.
Intellectual disability/Learning disability resources can be found below. Resources are listed in alphabetical order. Descriptive summaries were written by SDBP. Click the dropdown arrow to learn more about the resource, including resource type and intended audiences. Click on the linked name of the resource to open and explore.
These resources aim to improve the communication of physicians with patients and their families related to diagnosis of a chronic medical condition and/or evaluation of an emotional/behavioral health diagnosis.
Resource Type: Article, Website, slide decks; videos; modules
Topics: Autism, ADHD, Child development, Learning disabilities/Intellectual disability
Age Ranges: Infant (0-1 year), Toddler (1-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), School aged (6-12 years), Teen (13-18 years)
Time/Length: 90 minutes
Appropriate Audience: Medical students (beginner), PGY1 medical trainees (mid level), PGY2/3 medical trainees (upper level), Fellow medical trainees (advanced), Practicing providers (e..g pediatricians, nurse practitioners)
20 common genetic disorders are briefly described, with genetic etiology, and phenotype, includes photos.
Resource Type: Website
Topics: Autism, Learning disabilities/Intellectual disability, Genetics
Age Ranges: No particular age range
Appropriate Audience: Beginner (e.g. medical student), Mid level (e.g. PGY1), Upper level (e.g. PGY2, PGY3), Practicing providers (e..g pediatricians, nurse practitioners)
This webinar explains developmental delay and intellectual disability (ID)in detail, including the evaluation/diagnostic process, etiology and recommended workup, and the range of outcomes for individuals with ID.
Resource Type: Lecture, PowerPoint/slide deck
Topics: Child development, Learning disabilities/Intellectual disability
Age Ranges: No particular age range
Time/Length: Approximately 40 minutes (47 slides with voice-over)
Appropriate Audience: Medical students (beginner), PGY1 medical trainees (mid level), PGY2/3 medical trainees (upper level), Fellow medical trainees (advanced), Psychology trainees, Neuropsychology trainees, Practicing providers (e..g pediatricians, nurse practitioners)
Book about families with children with various disabilities (hearing loss, autism, Down syndrome, schizophrenia, dwarfism, etc). Explores triumphs and challenges of raising children with neurodevelopmental and mental health disorders from parent and child perspective.
Resource Type: Book
Topics: Autism, Down Syndrome, Learning disabilities/Intellectual disability, Mental Health, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion
Age Ranges: School aged (6-12 years), Teen (13-18 years), Young adult/transition (18+ years)
Time/Length: 976 pages
Appropriate Audience: Medical students (beginner), PGY1 medical trainees (mid level), PGY2/3 medical trainees (upper level), Fellow medical trainees (advanced), Psychology trainees, Neuropsychology trainees, Practicing providers (e..g pediatricians, nurse practitioners)
Based on the book Far From the Tree, this is a documentary about families with children with various disabilities. Explores triumphs and challenges of raising children with neurodevelopmental and mental health disorders from parent and child perspective.
Available on: AMC+, stream/rent from other services
Topics: Autism, Down Syndrome, Learning disabilities/Intellectual disability, Mental Health
Age Ranges: School aged (6-12 years), Teen (13-18 years), Young adult/transition (18+ years)
Time/Length: 1 hour 33 minutes
Appropriate Audience: Medical students (beginner), PGY1 medical trainees (mid level), PGY2/3 medical trainees (upper level), Fellow medical trainees (advanced), Psychology trainees, Neuropsychology trainees, Practicing providers (e..g pediatricians, nurse practitioners)
Available on: Website
Topics: Autism, Learning disabilities/Intellectual disability
Age Ranges: Young adult/transition(18+ years)
Time/Length: N/A
Appropriate Audience: N/A
Information for parents/ professionals about dyslexia, identification, definition of, resources and accommodations. Link to locate IDA schools.
Resource Type: Website
Topics: Autism, Down Syndrome, Learning disabilities/Intellectual disability, Mental Health
Age Ranges: Preschool (3-5 years), School aged (6-12 years), Teen (13-18 years), Young adult/transition (18+ years)
Time/Length: Multiple links on different topics. Each opens a brief article that takes 3-5 minutes to read.
Appropriate Audience: Healthcare trainees, Psychology trainees, Neuropsychology trainees, Practicing providers (e..g pediatricians, nurse practitioners), Families, Patients; Beginner (e.g. medical student), Mid level (e.g. PGY1), Upper level (e.g. PGY2, PGY3), Advanced (e.g. fellow)
Basic definition of language and learning disabilities. Provides information on how these disorders may present over the course of early development.
Resource Type: Lecture
Topics: Child development, Learning disabilities/Intellectual disability, Language disorders
Age Ranges: Infant (0-1 year), Toddler (1-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), School aged (6-12 years)
Time/Length: 45 minutes
Appropriate Audience: Healthcare trainees, Psychology trainees, Neuropsychology trainees; Beginner (e.g. medical student), Mid level (e.g. PGY1), Upper level (e.g. PGY2, PGY3), Advanced (e.g. fellow)
Provides definitions of LD for the medical community, discusses risk factors, provides ideas on screening and supported interventions.
Resource Type: Website
Topics: Learning disabilities/Intellectual disability, Education Law (IEP/504)
Age Ranges: Preschool (3-5 years), School aged (6-12 years), Teen (13-18 years)
Time/Length: Variable 30-45 min
Appropriate Audience: Medical students (beginner), PGY1 medical trainees (mid level), PGY2/3 medical trainees (upper level), Fellow medical trainees (advanced), Psychology trainees, Neuropsychology trainees, Practicing providers (e..g pediatricians, nurse practitioners), Families
Website offers information regarding the education of children and adults with learning disabilities and ADHD. Topics include educational law, teaching strategies, parental supports, technology in education, and ways of dealing with the social and psychological impact of lD.
Resource Type: Website
Topics: ADHD, Education Law (IEP/504), Learning disabilities/Intellectual disability
Age Ranges: Preschool (3-5 years), School aged (6-12 years), Teen (13-18 years), Young adult/transition (18+ years)
Time/Length: 38 mins
Appropriate Audience: Families, Patients
Website advocating for children/adults with dyslexia. Tabs for Parents, children, educators. Includes videos of famous people with dyslexia talking about their superpowers.
Resource Type: Website
Topics: Learning/intellectual disability`
Age Ranges: All ages
Appropriate Audience: Families, Patients, Educators
A useful resource for parents of children with dyslexia. Told through the eyes of Meg, a child with dyslexia. Helpful tips for parents included.
Resource Type: Book
Topics: Learning/intellectual disability
Age Ranges: School aged (6-12 years)
Time/Length: 40 pages
Appropriate Audience: Families, Patients
Much information about LD advocacy, resources for educators and families, and research initiatives. Many links available to explore.
Resource Type: Website
Topics: Learning disabilities/Intellectual disability
Age Ranges: Preschool (3-5 years), School aged (6-12 years), Teen (13-18 years), Young adult/transition (18+ years)
Time/Length: 60+ minutes, varies by how many linked resources you view
Appropriate Audience: Medical students (beginner), PGY1 medical trainees (mid level), PGY2/3 medical trainees (upper level), Fellow medical trainees (advanced), Psychology trainees, Neuropsychology trainees, Practicing providers (e..g pediatricians, nurse practitioners), Families, Patients
This is a form that families can use as a guide to use during and after neuropsychology feedback. It helps families keep track of the questions and thoughts they have, the feedback they receive, and next steps. This form can be modified for any type of feedback
Resource Type: Google sheet
Topics: Learning disabilities/Intellectual disability
Age Ranges: School aged (6-12 years), Teen (13-18 years)
Time/Length: 4 pages Appropriate
Audience: Families, Neuropsychology trainees, Neuropsychology practicing providers
PATH (Program Accessibility to Healthcare) website was developed by UC Davis with funding from the Children's Miracle Network. Includes resources for improving healthcare experiences for neurodiverse children and their families. Contains training materials (videos) and visual supports for blood draws, EEGs, sleep studies, vital signs etc. Materials can be used to create a more comfortable clinical experience.
Resource Type: Website
Topics: Autism, Genetic syndromes, ADHD, Intellectual disability
Age Ranges: All
Time/Length: n/a
Appropriate Audience: Medical students, residents, practicing providers (e..g pediatricians, nurse practitioners)
Excellent - good level of detail, self paced, active learning opportunity.
Resource Type: Case-based activity
Topics: ADHD, Learning disabilities/Intellectual disability, Education Law (IEP/504)
Age Ranges: School aged (6-12 years)
Time/Length: 15 minutes
Appropriate Audience: PGY1 medical trainees (mid level), PGY2/3 medical trainees (upper level)
Short video clips of children sharing their experiences of having learning (reading, math, writing) and attention/executive functioning difficulties. Children from various grade levels are represented. Each video includes the child's perspective as well as tips from a professional on next steps to addressing these learning and attention challenges. These are most helpful for families, but could also be helpful for trainees and practicing providers.
Resource Type: Videos, Website, YouTube
Topics: ADHD, Learning disabilities
Age Ranges: School aged (6-12 years), Teen (13-18 years)
Time/Length: 15 short videos, each in the 2-4 minute range
Appropriate Audience: PGY1 medical trainees (mid level), PGY2/3 medical trainees (upper level), Fellow medical trainees (advanced), Practicing providers, Families, Patients
information geared for parents and educators about signs/symptoms of dyslexia, resources and accommodations for people with dyslexia. Includes legal information, information about apps and technology and symptoms of dyslexia at different ages.
Resource Type: Website
Topics: Learning disabilities/Intellectual disability
Age Ranges: School aged (6-12 years), Teen (13-18 years)
Time/Length: Preschool (3-5 years), School aged (6-12 years), Teen (13-18 years), Young adult/transition (18+ years)
Appropriate Audience: Healthcare trainees, Psychology trainees, Neuropsychology trainees, Practicing providers (e..g pediatricians, nurse practitioners), Families, Patients; Beginner (e.g. medical student), Mid level (e.g. PGY1), Upper level (e.g. PGY2, PGY3), Advanced (e.g. fellow)
Young adult (Johnny Depp) taking care of his younger brother with ID and his obese mother. Great movie - entertaining and educational.
Available on: Showtime, Amazon Prime Video
Topics: Intellectual disability
Age Ranges: Young adult/transition (18+ years)
Time/Length: 2 hours
Appropriate Audience: Medical students (beginner), PGY1 medical trainees (mid level), PGY2/3 medical trainees (upper level), Fellow medical trainees (advanced), Psychology trainees, Neuropsychology trainees
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