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Learning disabilities sourcebook, basic consumer health information about dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, speech 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, legal protections, 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, edited by Sandra J. Judd

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Learning disabilities sourcebook

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edited by Sandra J. Judd

Health reference series

basic consumer health information about dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, speech 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, legal protections, 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

"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"--Provided by publisher

Understanding and identifying learning disabilities -- Types of learning disabilities -- Other disorders that make learning difficult -- Learning disabilities and the educational process -- Living with learning disabilities -- Additional help in informationpt. I, Understanding and identifying learning disabilities : 1. The brain and learning disabilities -- 2. Learning disabilities defined -- 3. Causes of learning disabilities -- 4. Signs and symptoms of learning disabilities -- 5. Diagnosing learning disabilitiespt. II. Types of learning disabilities : 6. Auditory processing disorder -- 7. Dyscalculia -- 8. Dysgraphia -- 9. Dyslexia -- 10. Gifted but learning disabled -- 11. Nonverbal learning disability -- 12. Speech, language, and communication disorders -- 13. Visual processing disorderspt. III, Other disorders that make learning difficult : 14. Aphasia -- 15. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder -- 16. Cerebral Palsy -- 17. Chromosomal disorders -- 18. Emotional disturbance -- 19. Epilepsy -- 20. Fetal Alcohol spectrum disorders -- 21. Gerstmann syndrome -- 22. Hearing disabilities -- 23. Pervasive developmental disorders -- 24. Specific language impairment -- 25. Tourette syndrome -- 26. Traumatic brain injury -- 27. Visual impairmentpt. IV, Learning disabilities and the educational process : 28. Early intervention strategies -- 29. Understanding your child's right to special education services -- 30. Understanding the special education process: an overview -- 31. Individualized education programs -- 32. Supports, modifications, and accommodations for students with disabilities -- 33. Specialized teaching techniques -- 34. Coping with school-related challenges -- 35. Alternative educational options -- 36. Transition to high school -- 37. Transition to collegept. V, Living with learning disabilities : 38. Coping with a learning disability -- 39. Tips for parenting a child with a learning disability -- 40. Family and relationship issues -- 41. Educating others about your child with a learning disability -- 42. Bullying and learning disabilities: What parents need to know -- 43. Social skills: A difficult area for many with learning -- 44. Self-esteem issues and children with learning disabilities -- 45. Coping skills for teens and young adults with learning disabilities -- 46. After high school: Learning disabilities and the law -- 47. Preparing for adulthood: Tips for adolescents with learning disabilities -- 48. Employment issues for people with learning disabilities -- 49. Coaching: A supportive tool for adults with learning disabilities -- 50. Special needs trustspt. VI, Additional help and information : 51. Glossary of terms related to learning disabilities -- 52. Directory of resources related to learning disabilities -- 53. Sources of college funding for student with disabilities