Book Description

The ABCs of Learning Issues is a valuable tool for parents to further their understanding of various learning disabilities and behaviors that they observe in their homes and hear about from their children's teachers. The information presented empowers parents to identify, recognize and rectify specific learning disabilities that are described in formal evaluations, on standardized tests, and in school environments. Written by Dana Stahl, M.ED., an educational consultant who overcame her own learning disabilities in early childhood to become an honor student and enjoy a successful career helping other families recognize and overcome their learning issues. The ABCs of Learning Issues: >Includes specific strategies and examples of clinical and educators definitions >Provides a global understanding of what these definitions mean >Identifies behaviors parents observe at home >Defines effective strategies to incorporate at school and at home >Has a robust 'Resources' section that includes a glossary, tips for parents to effectively communicate with their school, and a list of community organizations that can provide assistance. The ABCs of Learning Issues promotes a common language between parents and educators. It bridges the gap between the school and the home by demystifying the areas of concerns that educators observe in school and parents experience at home. Learning disabilities affects up to 20 percent of students between the ages of 3 and 21. Parents of these children often need help understanding the specific learning issues and the behaviors their children present, in addition to recognizing how their children's learning disability adversely affects his or her academic performance. With a thorough understanding of individual learning issues and a common dialogue, parents can develop a partnership with schools and be advocates to help their children reach their full academic, social and emotional potential. Readers have the opportunity to ask Dana confidential questions regarding their children's individual profile through the Ask Dana component at http://educationalalternativesllc.com/educational-advice/.