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Author
Publisher
Hyperion
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
In the seventh grade, Todd Rose was suspended--not for the first time--for throwing stink bombs at the blackboard. At eighteen, he was a high school dropout, stocking shelves at a department store. Today, Rose is a faculty member at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. His book illuminates the struggles of millions of bright young children--and their frustrated parents and teachers--who are stuck in a one-size-fits-all school system that fails...
Author
Publisher
William Morrow
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
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Description
"When parents are told their child has a learning disability, they need more information. Thinking Differently is just the resource to meet that need. David Flink, leader of Eye to Eye, a national mentoring program for children with learning differences, explains each learning disability in layman's terms to prepare parents to speak knowledgeably with teachers about their child's specific challenges..."--
Author
Publisher
Prufrock Press Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
""Parenting Bright Kids Who Struggle in School" guides parents through the challenging and often unfamiliar landscape of raising kids who have been labeled with learning differences, including dyslexia, ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorder, and more. This book builds upon Harvard professor Todd Rose's groundbreaking research in the "Science of Individuality," in which an individual's unique profile of strengths and weaknesses is leveraged in...
5) The address
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
A documentary about a Vermont school for boys with learning disabilities who memorize and recite Abraham Lincoln's iconic Gettysburg Address, which he gave 150 years ago this November.
Author
Publisher
Prufrock Press Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Advocating for a child who learns differently can sometimes feel like an isolating and daunting task. This book reminds families that they are not alone. "When Your Child Learns Differently" is a compassionate guide to help families navigate special education services from the inside out. Drawing on experiences as both a parent and special education teacher, the author shares valuable information about special education language, policy, procedures,...
8) Does my child have a developmental delay?: a step-by-step guide for parents on early intervention
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Author Academy Elite
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"School is tough enough when you know how to write. Imagine being one of the 33% of students who struggle with writing letters and numbers. This inability or difficulty is called dysgraphia. Children who suffer from dysgraphia often earn the reputation of being lazy or dumb. However, these children, like all children, want to succeed. They do not need to live lives of frustration and anxiety and a constant feeling of failing the adults they respect....
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
©2010.
Language
English
Description
Analyzes the rise in learning disabilities among school-age children while counseling parents and educators on how to solve specific problems, arguing that environmental factors are responsible for most learning disabilities.
Author
Series
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
The forty-four units are organized, presented and applied to everyday, real-life situations. They include whole class and small group activities. Each unit contains the following material: Competency Goals, Vocabulary: Listen, Read, Say, and Structures and Skill Building. The Student Textbook will help you to achieve fluency in English words and phrases which are essential for everyday life. There is also a coordinating Student Workbook to be used...
Series
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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Description
Provides basic consumer health information about the signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of various learning disabilities and other conditions that impact learning, along with facts about early intervention and the special education process, advice for coping at home and school, and handling the transition to adulthood. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources. -- from Amazon.
Author
Publisher
Prufrock Press Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"College Success for Students With Learning Disabilities" (2nd ed.) offers students the knowledge, guidance, and strategies they need to effectively choose a college, prepare for university life, and make the most of their collegiate experience"--
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2014-]
Language
English
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Choosing a College - College Collection Spotlight
College Books for People with Disabilities - College Collection Spotlight
College Books for People with Disabilities - College Collection Spotlight
Description
Find the Right School for Your Specific Needs. Hundreds of thousands of students with learning differences head to college every year. This comprehensive guide makes it easy for those students and their families to tackle the daunting process of finding the school that fits their needs best. This indispensible resource book for students, parents, and professionals includes: • 350 school profiles with targeted information on services, admissions,...
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