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Learning Disabilities: How to Recognize and Manage Learning and Behavioral Problems in Children

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The very first sentence of this will grab and pull you in: "Young people with learning disabilities sometimes commit suicide."

I thought this would be a book about learning disabilities like attention deficit disorder and dyslexia, and it is. What I didn't know or understand are the far-reaching consequences of undiagnosed and mis- or unmanaged symptoms! Although frustrating for the sufferer, learning disabilities can do more than keep them back a grade. However, treatment and low-cost (and some no-cost!) methods are available and outlined in this plain-speaking, easily understood guide. Trudy Carlson knows her topic. Not only has she taught university classes in child developmental psychology (which I thought would make her difficult to understand) but she also lived with dyslexia and attention deficit/hyperactive disorder, so she speaks from experience. Clearly written, well-thought out and practical, I'd recommend this book especially to grade school teachers, but others will benefit as well. Very helpful; very informative. Well done!