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Record Nr.

UNINA9910824196203321

Autore

Tanguay Pamela B. <1947->

Titolo

Nonverbal learning disabilities at home : a parent's guide / / Pamela B. Tanguay ; foreword by Byron P. Rourke

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Pub., 2001

ISBN

1-84642-270-1

0-585-48834-7

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (269 p.)

Disciplina

649/.152

Soggetti

Learning disabled children - Home care - United States

Learning disabled children - United States

Nonverbal learning disabilities - United States

Parents of children with disabilities - United States

Social skills in children - United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-262) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home: A Parent 's Guide; Contents; Acknowledgements; Foreword BY Byron P. Rouke, FRSC; Introduction; 1 NLD -What Is It?; 2 Early Warning Signs; 3 The Parent 's Role; 4 Self-help Skills; 5 Fine Motor Skills; 6 Coordination, Athletics, and Team Sports; 7 Managing the Environment; 8 Organization; 9 Thinking Skills; 10 Communication Skills; 11 Social Skills; 12 Independent Living Skills; 13 Coping with Change; 14 Safety Issues; Afterword: The Miracle of Music; Appendix I: Glossary of Terms; Appendix II: Annotated Bibliography; Appendix III: Internet Resources

Appendix IV: OrganizationsBibliography; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This book explores the problems children with NLD may face, and provides strategies for parents to help them cope and grow, from preschool age through their challenging adolescent years. The author provides solutions to the everyday challenges of the disorder, from early warning signs and self-care issues to social skills and personal safety.