Learning Disabilities, Literacy and Adult Education [Paperback]

Susan A., PH.D. Vogel (Editor), Stephen M. Reder (Editor), Paul, Former Senator of Illinois Simon (Foreword)

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ISBN-10: 1557663475 | ISBN-13: 978-1557663474 | Publication Date: August 1998 | Edition: 1

Northern Illinois Univ., De Kalb. Focuses on the diverse needs of learning disabled adult students. Describes how and when to screen for learning disabilities (LD), the pros and cons of identification of adults with LD, and specific methods for teaching adults who have LD. Includes regulations and examples from staff preparation programs. Softcover

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... this multiauthored book addresses a long-neglected need for information regarding adults with learning disabilities... -- Aspen Publishers, Inc.

...this book will be helpful to consumers of psychological testing, such as teachers and parents... -- Mental Retardation

About the Author

Susan a. vogel is Professor of Special Education in the Educational Psychology,Counseling, and Special Education Department at Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, Illinois. Shea has published more than 50 articles as well as several handbooks, chapters, and books on adults with learning disabilities(LD) that have concentrated on factors contributing to student success; postsecondary support services; and, most recently, adults with severe difficulties with literacy. The 1997 edition of her handbook, College Students with Learning Disabilities, which is distributed by the Learning Disabilities Association of America, has sold more than 45,000 copies in the United States and Canada.

In 1992, Dr. Vogel was appointed by President George Bush and confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as a founding member of the Advisory Board of the National institute for Literacy in washington, D.C. and served on the national advisory boards of the International Dyslexia Association and HEATH (a national clearinghouse for informationon adults with disabilities). In addition, she was the founding editor of LearningDisabilities Research and Practice and serves as consulting editor for six journals, including Annals of dyslexia, journal of Developmental Education, and the Journal of Learning Disabilities.

Presently, Dr. Vogel serves as President of the International Academy for Research in Learning Disabilities, which is composed of 300 elected fellows from around the world. The Academy is involved in cutting-edge research on LD. Dr. Vogel's research interests include the prevalence of adults with LD in formal and informal eductional settings;literacy proficiency; educational attainment;employment; financial and occupational status; gender differences; and support services, accomodations, and faculty attitudes toward students with LD in higher education.

Product Details

• Paperback: 377 pages
• Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company; 1 edition (August 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557663475
• ISBN-13: 978-1557663474
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,186,900 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Thorough Compendium of Information on Literacy, July 2, 2001

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This review is from: Learning Disabilities, Literacy and Adult Education (Paperback)

This review appeared in Learning A Living; A Guide to Planning Your Career and Finding A Job for People with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Dyslexia;

A compendium of academic papers related to literacy and adults. Inclues information on employment, screening and assessment, instructional strategies, and future trends.