>> Verses to Scan (NIV)
- Psalm 111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.
- 2 Corinthians 12:10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
- James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
>> Numbers to Call
- Learning Disabilities Association of America (412) 341-1515
- National Institute for Learning Disabilities Toll Free: (877) 661-6453
- CHADD National Call Center (800) 233-4050
>> Websites to check
These recommended websites are not intended in any way to be or imply an endorsement on the part of Zondervan, nor do we vouch for their content.
- http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/learndis.pdf. The National Institute of Mental Health has a brochure that explains the basics of LD and how to get help.
- http://www.ncld.org/livingwithld/teens_home.cfm Tips on how to live with an LD.
- www.chadd.org Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD).
- www.christianitytoday.com/cl/2001/004/11.46.html An article about dealing with an LD.
- www.ldanatl.org An organization that helps people with learning disabilities.
- www.ldonline.org Information about learning disabilities.
- www.nild.net More information on learning disabilities.
>> Thoughts to Ponder
- Do you like to be labeled? Probably not. It’s a terrible feeling when people look at you and judge your worth based on one thing about you. You know how much you hate being labeled. Make sure you don’t label anyone else. Don’t judge others (see James 2:1–4).
>> Books to Read
- The Survival Guide for Kids with LD by G. Fisher and R. Cummings, practical tips on surviving and thriving with an LD.
Find out how to buy this... - ADD and the College Student by Patricia Q. McQuinn, M.D., information for high school and college students about LDs.
Find out how to buy this... - Keeping a Head in School by Mel Levine, a book for students about learning disorders.
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