learning disabilities

"Provides basic consumer health information for teens on identifying, diagnosing and living with various types of learning disabilities. Includes an index, and a directory of organizations to provide help or support for those with learning disabilities"--Provided by publisher.

"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.

Readers will learn to recognize symptoms and common misconceptions, and get advice on how to cope with a learning disability.

As he is preparing to attend middle school, Hank, who has learning differences and academic difficulties, gets an unexpected opportunity to audition for a performing arts school where his creativity and humor will be appreciated and nurtured.

Shows parents how to identify their children's strengths and weaknesses to determine their individual learning styles and help them succeed in school. Discusses eight fundamental systems of learning.

"Although learning disabilities are believed to affect a significant number of children, not all of those children receive an actual diagnosis. While schools, educators, and parents continue to improve education for these children, the general public still has misconceptions about learning disabilities and how to help those affected by them. This book aims to provide readers with information about learning disabilities. . . Quotes from experts, up-to-date statistics, and new technologies are explored, as well as the causes and common misconceptions about life with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Katie is very surprised when her father--one of the smartest people she knows--was unable to help her study for her third grade spelling test because he admitted to not knowing how to spell Mississippi.

"Although learning disabilities are believed to affect a significant number of children, not all of those children receive an actual diagnosis. While schools, educators, and parents continue to improve education for these children, the general public still has misconceptions about learning disabilities and how to help those affected by them. This book aims to provide readers with information about learning disabilities. . . Quotes from experts, up-to-date statistics, and new technologies are explored, as well as the causes and common misconceptions about life with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Eleven-year-old Mary Ella, ashamed that her older brother Morton is a slow learner and longing for a friend of her own, is astonished when the flamboyant new girl on the block picks Morton for a friend.

Nick, a learning disabled sixteen-year-old, copes with his anger and hurt at being labeled a Special Education student while also dealing with dating and the troubling memories of his drowned sister.