localization of functions

Presents 65 learning strategies to help right-brained, visual learners succeed in an education system designed for left-brained auditory learners.

Describes research in brain assymetry and brain-behavior relationships, drawing from normal, split-brain, and brain-damaged cases to discuss such topics as left-handedness, sex differences, psychiatric illness, learning disabilities, and theories of consciousness.

A simple explanation of the separate function of each half of the brain describing what each half does, how they work together, and how one can achieve whole brain thinking.

Draws from research to present learning strategies for use with gifted students, and discusses ways of identifying and helping underachieving gifted students and gifted students with learning disabilities.

An account of the current development in the understanding of hemispheric differences in the brain.

Offers advice on how to diagnose Attention Deficit Disorder; discusses the strengths that often accompany the learning disorder; and describes teaching tools that may be effective in helping ADD children realize their potential.