I do have some experience working with LD children because my brother has severe dyslexia. I know the frustration in trying to teach him when he has a very difficult time reading simple words on a page. Kids with dyslexia are not stupid, they just have a very difficult time reading. Try anything and everything you can to reach them. I guess this also goes for the behaviorally and emotionally disabled.
Patience is always a good virtue.
These kids will probably try their hardest if we show them htat we respect and care about them as people. In one of my cooperating teacher's class are two ESL level 2 students. The level 2 means that speak some English but is limited in certain aspects. Both students native language is Spanish.