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Record Nr.

UNINA9910779254903321

Titolo

Learning disabilities sourcebook : basic consumer health information about dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, speech and communication disorders, auditory and visual processing disorders, and other conditions that make learning difficult, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, down syndrome and other chromosomal disorders, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, hearing and visual impairment, autism and other pervasive developmental disorders, and traumatic brain injury : along with facts about diagnosing learning disabilities, early intervention, the special education process, legal protections, assistive technology, and accommodations, and guidelines for life-stage transitions, suggestions for coping with daily challenges, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of additional resources / / edited by Sandra J. Judd

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Detroit, : Omnigraphics, c2012

Detroit : , : Omnigraphics, , 2012

ISBN

0-7808-1260-3

Edizione

[4th ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xviii, 609 pages) : illustrations

Collana

Health reference series

Disciplina

371.9

Soggetti

Learning disabilities - United States

Learning disabled children - Education - United States

Learning disabled - Education - United States

Learning disabilities - United States - Diagnosis

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based on print version record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Understanding and identifying learning disabilities -- pt. 2. Types of learning disabilities -- pt. 3. Other disorders that make learning difficult -- pt. 4. Learning disabilities and the educational process -- pt. 5. Living with learning disabilities -- pt. 6. Additional help and information.

Sommario/riassunto

"Provides basic consumer health information about the signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of various learning disabilities and other conditions that impact learning, along with facts about early



intervention and the special education process, advice for coping at home and school, and handling the transition to adulthood. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--Provided by publisher.