Learning Disabled category: 563 books

A Parent’s Guide to Learning Difficulties provides parents with a clear explanation of the numerous causes of children’s problems in learning. The practical advice on methods for helping children in key areas such as reading, writing, spelling and mathematics can be implemented in home tutoring...

This self-help book is especially written for the parents of children with autism, but also children with other complicated learning difficulties. An experienced retired headteacher of an outstanding primary school would like to give the parents hope by showing them how they can achieve success for...

Disability sport is a relatively recent phenomenon, yet it is also one that, particularly in the context of social inclusion, is attracting increasing political and academic interest. The purpose of this important new text – the first of its kind – is to introduce the reader to key concepts...

Exceptional People: Lessons Learned from Special Education Survivors is a unique work that describes disabled (exceptional) students’ and their parents’ perspectives as they journeyed through the education system. For educators, it provides a window to the souls of the children whose lives they...

Lauren's Creed Wings to Fly is a story of what can be achieved when one dares to believe in one's child.Lauren Winbanks is an inspirational young person living with Autism and Intellectual Disability.On the second day of grade prep, Lauren’s parents were “counselled” by the local school...

'The book is user-friendly and includes clear diagrams in each section, along with tables to outline key points. I found these very useful and they are an easy reference/ reminder, for example, they include a normal development chart, what assessments are available and their main aims.' - National Association...

Give hard-to-reach students the tools for lifelong success and watch test scores improve! Updated throughout and packed with powerful strategies to help students improve brain function, this second edition presents a concise outline for identifying the symptoms and causes of prevalent impairments...

Maximize learning for all learners with this compilation of strategies that engage secondary students, develop 21st century skills, and improve literacy across a variety of content areas

Most of the literature on learning disabilities and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) focuses on the needs of elementary school–age children, but older students with these conditions also require significant support. Comprehensive and authoritative, this book helps educators and clinicians...

Clearly written and well organized, this book shows how to apply the principles of universal design for learning (UDL) across all subject areas and grade levels. The editors and contributors describe practical ways to develop classroom goals, assessments, materials, and methods that use UDL to meet...

Mathematics Learning Disorder (commonly called “dyscalculia”) is a brain-based learning disorder that affects arithmetic skills. Dyscalculia doesn’t mean that your child will fail math. Dyscalculia is a recognized learning disability, so schools and colleges will usually make accommodations...

Packed with research-based strategies for use with RTI, this resource covers brain-compatible reading instruction for students with learning disabilities or reading difficulties.

Written by a teacher for teachers, this engaging book provides more than 100 practical strategies for students with learning disabilities, along with guidance on accommodations and assessment.

While one-on-one therapy is certainly beneficial, for some children, the process of developing social skills, manual dexterity, and educational competency presents much more of a challenge. Fortunately, the introduction of new and easy-to-use technological devices has created a quiet revolution in...