learning disabilities

Compiles first-person accounts of young adults discussing their experiences with attention deficit disorder, dyslexia, Asperger's syndrome, and other learning disabilities and differences.

Henri has attended a special school for her learning disability, dyscalculia, but when she is mainstreamed, she finds herself struggling to balance other parts of her life, and not just in math class--a family feud, drama on the soccer team, and a passion for poetry.

"In this title, readers learn common symptoms and behaviors of dyslexia and how it affects kids at school and in relationships. Text includes suggestions on how to be a kind and respectful friend to someone who has dyslexia and appropriate activities kids can enjoy together"--OCLC.

"At the beginning of eighth grade, learning disabled Max and his new friend Freak, whose birth defect has affected his body but not his brilliant mind, find that when they combine forces they make a powerful team"--OCLC.

Joseph Friedman has attention deficit disorder and spends most of his time avoiding the school bully and hiding in the Resource Room. On the first day of seventh grade, however, everything changes: his Resource Room teacher forces him to join the school track team and he meets Heather, a runner who doesn't let herself be pushed around.

"Learning disabilities make school painful for Annabelle, thirteen, but a summer of swimming with the high school team is fantastic until a prank goes wrong, spoiling everything"--Provided by publisher.

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"Struggling with reading, Kevin discovers that everyone learns at different speeds and excels in different areas"--OCLC.

Alphabetically arranged entries provide information on learning disabilities, their causes, symptoms, and treatments, and legal discussions of relevant educational and social topics.

"Iris Oxtabee, who has Nonverbal Learning Disability, decides to prove love is simply chemistry by getting popular, newly-single Theo Grant to ask her to prom--complicating her friendship with Seth"--OCLC.