The Connecticut Association for Children and
Adults with Learning Disabilities
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CACLD Services

CACLD offers information on more than 100 relevant topics, including: schools, therapists, counselors, tutors, and camps, to name a few. CACLD provides the following services relating to children and adults with LD and/or ADD / ADHD, their families, and professionals who work with them:

  • A Resource Center offering informational materials, referrals, and consultations.
  • A "Help Line" on learning disabilities and ADD / ADHD to answer questions from parents and professionals. (203) 838-5010 (see below)
  • A bookstore with more than 200 current titles of books and video tapes.
  • Conferences, Seminars, Workshops.
  • An opportunity for confused and anxious parents to meet people who share and understand their concerns.
  • Information on colleges and other post-secondary education options.
  • Newsletters and other informational mailings.
  • LD and ADD / ADHD materials donated to area schools and libraries for parent and teacher training.
  • Speakers and materials for community organizations.
  • Representation on state committees dealing with LD /,ADD / ADHD issues.
  • Information for legislators on the needs of children and adults with learning disabilities and/or attention deficit disorders.
  • A close working relationship with professionals in the field.
  • Raising public awareness through CACLD's ongoing community education campaigns and programs.

Consultations

Our office consultations are individualized.

We help parents understand:

  • School and private evaluations
  • Educational records
  • Legal rights and responsibilities
  • Their role in planning their child's individualized educational program (I.E.P)
  • What community resources are available
  • How to become effective advocates
We help adults:
  • Understand their disability and its impact on their lives, both at home and on the job
  • Find professionals to help diagnose and remediate their disability
  • Identify local and national resources
  • Understand their legal rights
  • Become pro-active in obtaining services

LD / ADD / ADHD Help Line

Our LD/ADD/ADHD Help Line assists the parents of children with learning disabilities and/or attention deficits, professionals who deal with these issues, and adults with learning disabilities and/or attention deficits.

The Help Line is open Monday through Friday from 10AM to 4 PM for general questions. Tuesday through Thursday either a school psychologist or an advocate is available to answer specific questions.

THE HELPLINE NUMBER IS: 203-838-5010.

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CACLD does not recommend or endorse
any school, service, business, treatment or theory.
Announcements, articles and speakers are for information purposes only.
It is expected that a person will consult with trusted and experienced
professionals to determine the most effective course of treatment.

CACLD has not, does not, and will not sell or give away ANY
subscriber or membership information.

© 2004 CACLD

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