Found insideWith this book, the reader will not only come to understand the fundamental nature of these learning difficulties, but will also get to know the people whose lives are so deeply affected by them. Found insideIn The Power of Different, psychiatrist and bestselling author Gail Saltz examines the latest scientific discoveries, profiles famous geniuses who have been diagnosed with all manner of brain “problems”—including learning disabilities ... Found insideThe purpose of the present volume is to bring some important research findings of written language disorders together and present them in a coherent format. You need this book if: your memory has never been good and now its getting worse you frequently misplace your keys or phone you often wonder why you came into a room you read a book or an article but dont remember much of it you notice that ... This important new text is a comprehensive survey of current thinking and research on a wide range of developmental disorders. Found inside – Page 138Reading and writing problems parallel verbal language problems. Reading problems of individuals with aphasia are called alexia, and the writing problems are ... Found insideThere remains, however, a group of children whose reading problems cannot be associated with specific etiological antecedents. Poor reading is a pervasive ... Found insideIn a readable and friendly style, this comprehensive resource offers helpful information for adults with learning disabilities, the parents of high school and college students with learning disabilities, and professionals across disciplines ... This comprehensive handbook reviews the major theoretical, methodological, and instructional advances that have occurred in the field of learning disabilities over the last 20 years. The bestselling textbook on multisensory teaching is now fully revised and expanded with cutting-edge research and more on hot topics such as executive function, fluency, and adolescent literacy. And as she veers into self-destruction and he begins to search for meaning elsewhere, each must confront how far they are willing to go to save the other. Normal People is the story of mutual fascination, friendship and love. Found inside – Page 94Goldstein, Katz, Slomka, and Kelly (1993) evaluated 102 adults with LDs, ... problems with relatively good reading) were found in this population. Inside this book, find activities that teach: numbers 1–10; first, next, and last; more and fewer; few and many; comparing; patterns; same and different; classifying; critical thinking; following directions. Fourth-graders Hank, Ashley, and Frankie are excitedly preparing for a magic show at the Rock 'N Bowl when Hank's creative alternative to an English essay lands him in detention and grounded the week of the show. This new edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5®), used by clinicians and researchers to diagnose and classify mental disorders, is the product of more than 10 years of effort by hundreds of international ... " The new edition not only touches on and dispels the most recent clinical findings, it also emphasizes the bigger perspective, focusing on the humanitarian, economic, empowerment, and diversity issues facing all of us on the ADD continuum ... A reissue of Pam Munoz Ryan's bestselling backlist with a distinctive new author treatment. Author Kathleen Nosek offers dyslexic adults a unique approach that gets to the heart of the biggest problem they face—the shame and battered self-esteem resulting from decades of struggling with this frustrating and often misunderstood ... In this new book, Drs. Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey build on the breakthroughs of Driven to Distraction to offer a comprehensive and entirely up-to-date guide to living a successful life with ADD. This book is about learning disabilities and the destruction that they can potentially cause in many lives, but it is also about the opportunity for success that lies within the grasp of individuals with learning disabilities. - Foreword Found inside – Page 124Children with comorbid ADHD and reading disorders may have multiple neural system abnormalities, including of the aforementioned PFC. Draws on recent scientific breakthroughs to explain the mechanisms underlying dyslexia, offering parents age-specific, grade-by-grade instructions on how to help their children. Found inside – Page 38Definitions of learning disabilities from adults with learning disabilities: The insiders' perspective. Learning Disability Quarterly, 16, 214–225. This volume will enhance the practice of clinicians and educators working with adults with neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as providing essential current information for researchers of adults with learning disorders. This book provides an overview of the best assessment and intervention techniques, backed by the most current research findings. The Handbook of Adult Language Disorders is the essential guide to the scientific and clinical tenets of aphasia study and treatment. Profiles and explores APD, a hearing form of dyslexia in which the brain cannot process sound, delineating its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for child and adult sufferers while noting the prevalence of the condition's misdiagnosis. How to identify and begin achieving your life goals today! Untapped Brilliance does more than just explain what changes to make and why..it shows you how to make those changes forever Presents a guide to maintaining a relationship with an adult diagnosed with the disorder, with information on the basics, challenges, and options for treatment. The book is a valuable resource for curriculum developers, federal agencies such as the Department of Education, administrators, educators, and funding agencies. Dyslexia affects at least ten per cent of children and is the most common special educational need that teachers encounter. However, the characteristics of dyslexia can mean that it is often Filled with fascinating characters, dramatic storytelling, and cutting-edge science, this is an engrossing exploration of the secrets our brains keep from us—and how they are revealed. This book explores the problem within the context of social, historical, cultural, and biological factors. Discusses the importance to the learning process of the phonological structures of words Reading and Dyslexia provides a thorough review of the most important work to date by leading international researchers. Fully updated, this edition includes a new chapter on reading comprehension, a new chapter on spelling, and consolidated information on defining and classifying reading disabilities. This volume includes chapters by a number of leading researchers in the area of reading and spelling development. "This book covers the Math, Critical Reading, and Writing sections of the SAT and provides students with learning disabilities with a unique set of features to help them succeed"--Cover, p. 4. The negative attitudes, prejudice, and stigma that often surround many of these disorders have contributed to this neglect. Lacking proper diagnosis and treatment, millions of individual lives are lost to disability and death. 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