Learning Disabilities in Adulthood: Persisting Problems and Evolving Issues [Hardcover]

Paul Jay Gerber (Editor), Henry B. Reiff (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1995 | ISBN-10: 0890796580 | ISBN-13: 978-0890796580

"Learning Disabilities In Adulthood" is a professional reference that provides a comprehensive overview of adults with learning disabilities. The book combines theory, practice and first hand experience. Written for professionals (councellors, educators, psychologists) who deal with adults with significant problems in language, perception, attention and memory, the book presents practical information as well as helpful insights based on personal experience. The book can also serve as a text in courses like "Introduction to Learning Disabilities", "Adults with Disabilities" and "Transition for Individuals with Disabilities".

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 228 pages
• Publisher: Pro ed (September 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890796580
• ISBN-13: 978-0890796580
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,833,067 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Author of books about adults with learning disabilities, including Self-Advocacy for Students with Learning Disabilities (2007) and Exceeding Expectations: Successful Adults with Learning Disabilities (1997), which was named a top LD resource by the American Library Association

Published more than forty articles and has given hundreds of presentations around the country

30 year educator, Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies at McDaniel College in Westminster, MD, and Professor of Special Education

Maryland nominee for National LDA Educator of the year (2000)