Bibliograph

Learning disability, the imaginary disease, Thomas G. Finlan ; foreword by Michael R. Valentine

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Learning disability, the imaginary disease, Thomas G. Finlan ; foreword by Michael R. Valentine

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-192) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Learning disability

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

27430974

Responsibility statement

Thomas G. Finlan ; foreword by Michael R. Valentine

Sub title

the imaginary disease

Table Of Contents

Foreword / Michael R. Valentine -- 1. LD Means Lousy Diagnosis -- 2. LD -- The Imaginary Disease -- 3. A Smoke Screen of Precision -- 4. What Is LD and Where Did It Come From? -- 5. LD Classification Models -- 6. Testing -- 7. Labeling -- 8. Self-Fulfilling Prophecies -- 9. Special Education -- 10. Science or Scientism? -- 11. Increasing Children's Options -- 12. Predestination -- 13. Readiness -- Rush to Judgment -- 14. Good Teaching -- 15. What Really Is LD? -- 16. Getting Along in Regular Education -- 17. Getting Kids to Join the Right Club -- 18. When Your Child Has Already Joined a Club

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