learning disabled children

Presents information on the causes and types of learning disabilities, discusses ways to identify them, and considers appropriate education options.

Alex, a child with dyslexia, learns about his and other learning problems and what is done to solve them.

Contains practical information for addressing the concerns of learning disabilities including identifying the types and causes of LD, the effects on the child's social and emotional development, and parental rights.

Offers advice to parents and professionals on how to help children with learning disabilities, or with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, grow up to be normal, well-adjusted, successful adults, discussing symptoms, medication, therapy, testing, schooling, and other topics.

Children with learning disabilities describe their problems, talents, learning techniques, and misconceptions associated with learning disabilities.

Johnny finds school too much of a challenge because he cannot communicate with the other children. Then he meets Debbie, who is just like him.

A handbook for kids with learning disabilities. Discusses different types of disorders, programs at school, coping with negative feelings, and making friends. Includes a section for parents and teachers.

The author draws upon her six years of teaching 8-12-year-olds of delayed reading proficiency in the University of Iowa summer reading program to outline a workshop format for instructing children with a wide range of reading abilities.