The Complete Learning Disabilities Handbook


Book Description

The third edition of this classic resource is a comprehensive source of information, strategies, and activities for working with learning disabled students. The book offers special educators, classroom teachers, and parents a wealth of new and proven suggestions and ready-to-use materials for helping LD students of all ages learn and perform at their fullest potential.




Handbook of Learning Disabilities, First Edition


Book Description

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. With contributions from leading researchers, the volume synthesizes a vast body of knowledge on the nature of learning disabilities, their relationship to basic psychological and brain processes, and how students with these difficulties can best be identified and treated. Findings are reviewed on ways to support student performance in specific skill areas--including language arts, math, science, and social studies--as well as general principles of effective instruction that cut across academic domains.




The Multisensory Handbook


Book Description

This book is a practical guide to multisensory stimulation that will help children and adults with sensory perceptual issues or cognitive impairment. Underpinned by up-to-date research and theory, it contains ideas that can be applied to communication, play, leisure and recreation, therapy and education. This handbook will appeal to primary professionals from a wide range of disciplines including education, health and social care.




Oxford Handbook of Learning and Intellectual Disability Nursing


Book Description

Fully updated to meet current guidelines and standards of practice, this handbook provides concise and practical information for intellectual and learning disability nurses. Small enough to slip into a bag for daily reference but still highly detailed, this is an invaluable resource for everyone working in the field.




Ready-to-Use Information and Materials for Assessing Specific Learning Disabilities


Book Description

Publisher's description: Volume I in the series, Ready-to-Use Information & Materials for Assessing Specific Learning Disabilities (0-87628-279-6) is a complete reference guide to diagnosing specific learning problems, including a list of behaviors that signal possible learning disabilities. Volume II provides 230 reproducible activities to remediate problems in reading, language arts, and math in grades K-12.




Idea 2004: Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act


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Finally, a book for parents and professionals about parent rights and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). IDEA 2004 A PARENT HANDBOOK FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES provides an overall look at special education as related to rights and services. IDEA 2004 A PARENT HANDBOOK FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES provides a complete introduction to special education law and discusses: Historical Perspective, Disability Law, Procedural Safeguards and Parent Rights, Discipline Guidelines, Placement Procedures, and the Now What factor. IDEA 2004 A PARENT HANDBOOK FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES offers all of the basic information needed to advocate effectively for your child.




Complete Learning Disabilities Handbook


Book Description

Offers diagnostic tools, remedial techniques, sample lessons and worksheets to quickly identify students with learning deficits, improve their academic performance, and bolster their self-esteem.




Complete Learning Disabilities Handbook


Book Description

This important resource offers diagnostic tools, remedial techniques, sample lessons, and worksheets to quickly identify students with learning deficits, improve their academic performance, and bolster their self-esteem. Includes assessment forms, problem-specific solutions, and intervention techniques.




The Complete Learning Disabilities Directory, 2010


Book Description

This is the most comprehensive directory of Programs, Services, Curriculum Materials, Professional Meetings & Resources, Camps, Newsletters and Support Groups for teachers, students and families concerned with learning disabilities. This edition is distinguished by its recognition by the National Center for Learning Disabilities, as well as a Glossary of Terms. This information-packed directory includes information about Associations & Organizations, Schools, Colleges & Testing Materials, Government Agencies, Legal Resources and much more. For quick, easy access to information, this directory contains three indexes: Entry Name Index, Subject Index and Geographic Index. With every passing year, the field of learning disabilities attracts more attention and the network of caring, committed and knowledgeable professionals grows every day. This directory is an invaluable research tool for these parents, students and professionals.