This guide accompanies a five-part video series on learning disabilities (total length of 40 minutes), designed to help in the identification of children who may have learning disabilities and in the development of appropriate actions on their behalf. The guide introduces three children, whose true stories are told in the videos to illustrate the challenges commonly faced by children with learning disabilities and those close to them. Sections of the guide then specifically address the following topics: (1) characteristics, indicators, and warning signs of learning disabilities; (2) benefits of early identification; (3) definitions of relevant terms; (4) the impact of learning disabilities on family, school, and community; (5) useful techniques for working with the learning disabled; (6) the purpose of a comprehensive assessment; (7) the components of a comprehensive assessment; (8) legal rights of children and youth with disabling conditions; (9) effective advocacy techniques; and (10) student placement options. Each section includes questions for discussion and references. (JDD)