Bibliograph

Learning disabilities sourcebook, basic consumer health information about dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, speech, language, and communication disorders, auditory and visual processing disorders, and other conditions that make learning difficult, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Down syndrome and other chromosomal disorders, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, hearing and visual impairment, autism and other pervasive developmental disorders, and traumatic brain injury; along with facts about diagnosing learning disabilities, early intervention, the special education process, assistive technology, and accommodations, and guidelines for life-stage transitions, suggestions for coping with daily challenges, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of additional resources

Type

Label

Learning disabilities sourcebook, basic consumer health information about dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, speech, language, and communication disorders, auditory and visual processing disorders, and other conditions that make learning difficult, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Down syndrome and other chromosomal disorders, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, hearing and visual impairment, autism and other pervasive developmental disorders, and traumatic brain injury; along with facts about diagnosing learning disabilities, early intervention, the special education process, assistive technology, and accommodations, and guidelines for life-stage transitions, suggestions for coping with daily challenges, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of additional resources

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Learning disabilities sourcebook

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1096213697

Series statement

Health reference series

Sub title

basic consumer health information about dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, speech, language, and communication disorders, auditory and visual processing disorders, and other conditions that make learning difficult, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Down syndrome and other chromosomal disorders, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, hearing and visual impairment, autism and other pervasive developmental disorders, and traumatic brain injury; along with facts about diagnosing learning disabilities, early intervention, the special education process, assistive technology, and accommodations, and guidelines for life-stage transitions, suggestions for coping with daily challenges, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of additional resources

Summary

"Provides basic consumer health information about the signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of learning disabilities and other conditions that impact learning, along with facts about early intervention and the special education process, advice on living with learning disabilities and handling transition to adulthood, and employment issues guidelines related to learning disabilities. Includes index, glossary, and other resources"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Pt. 1. Understanding and identifying learning disabilities -- pt. 2. Types of learning disabilities -- pt. 3. Other disorders that make learning difficult -- pt. 4. Learning disabilities and the educational process -- pt. 5. Living with learning disabilities -- pt. 6. Additional help and information

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