Beschreibung:
By Robert Evert Cimera
This book examines issues related to teaching and raising a child with a learning disability. It begins by exploring what learning disabilities are, how they are diagnosed, and the characteristics that individuals with learning disabilities typically have. Numerous teaching strategies and helpful resources are included.
Chapter 1 What Are Learning Disabilities? Chapter 2 What Causes Learning Disabilities? Chapter 3 How Are Learning Disabilities Diagnosed? Chapter 4 Common Characteristics of Children With Learning Disabilities Chapter 5 Dyslexia: Learning Disabilities of Reading Chapter 6 Dysgraphia: Learning Disabilities of Writing Chapter 7 Dyscalculia: Learning Disabilities of Mathematics Chapter 8 Dysnomia: Learning Disabilities of Expressive Language Chapter 9 Dysphasia: Learning Disabilities In Receptive Language Chapter 10 General Issues to Consider When Working With Children With Learning Disabilities Chapter 11 The Rights of Parents of Children in Special Education Chapter 12 Learning Disabilities and Adulthood