learning disabled teenagers

"Learning and attention issues affect one in five US students. These neurologically based disorders interfere with an individual's ability to store, process, or produce information. While science seeks to pinpoint exactly what areas of the brain are involved, students with learning difficulties must learn to manage. This authoritative title introduces readers to the many labels used to describe conditions that affect attention, memory, coordination, social, and emotional skills. Readers will learn to recognize symptoms and common misconceptions--and get advice on how to cope with a learning disability. A list of valuable organizations and websites will help readers gain further insight"--Provided by publisher.

Presents learning strategies and activities designed to help students with special needs improve their study skills. Includes more than 150 reproducible activity sheets to promote learning and a trial version of the 3S-SE Assessment program.

Provides an overview of learning disabilities, explains why they occur, describes the effects of a variety of learning disabilities, and offers advice to teens on how to identify, understand, and overcome the obstacles posed by learning disabilities.

Discusses learning disabilities and what can be done to overcome the special problems associated with them.

Offers practical advice on the college application process for students with attention deficit disorder or a learning disability, covering assessing strengths and weaknesses, analyzing a transcript and GPA, planning for standardized tests, building a portfolio, getting recommendations, putting together an application, and interviewing.

Provides information and advice to young people who have different learning styles on such topics as dating, driving, getting a job, and planning for the future.