Meeting the Challenge of Learning Disabilities in Adulthood [Paperback]

Arlyn J. Roffman (Author), Larry B. Silver (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2000 | ISBN-10: 1557664307 | ISBN-13: 978-1557664303 | Edition: 1st

The challenges faced by individuals with learning disabilities (LD) are not confined to an academic environment and are not "outgrown" in adulthood. So how do adults face the hurdles of LD in their professional and personal lives? In this book, you'll hear from a diverse group of adults with LD, many of whom also have attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as they describe how they've met disability-related challenges at work and at home. Ten in-depth chapters discuss the challenges and benefits that learning disabilities can present in a wide range of areas, including overall mental health, day-to-day life, dating, long-term relationships, parenthood, higher education, and employment. Practical suggestions and proven strategies are offered to help adults identify and capitalize on their strengths and to promote a satisfying quality of life.

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About the Author

Dr. Roffman is Professor of Special Education at Lesley College, where she currently teaches graduate-level courses in psychology and special education. She also served at Lesley College at the founding director of the Threshold Program (for young adults with learning disabilities [LD] from 1981 to 1996. Her research interests include social skills development and adolescents and adults with LD.

Dr. Roffman is the author of numerous articles and chapters on LD, a book entitled The Classroom Teacher's Guide to Mainstreaming (Charles C. Thomas, 1983), and a spelling game Rule-ette (Educators Publishing Service). She has served on the editorial boards of the National Center on Learning Disabilities, the National Center for Adult Literacy and Learning Disabilities, the Learning Disability Research and Training Center, the National Network for Learning Disabled Adults, and the Boston University Learning Disabilities Program. She has served as a trustee of Riverview School and the Anchor to Windward Program.

Dr. Roffman has presented and consulted on issues related to special education throughout the United States and abroad. A licensed psychologist, she also maintains a private practice, primarily focusing on adolescents and adults with LD/ADHD.

Product Details

• Paperback: 322 pages
• Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company; 1st edition (January 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557664307
• ISBN-13: 978-1557664303
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,450,394 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a wonderful book!, November 3, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Meeting the Challenge of Learning Disabilities in Adulthood (Paperback)

As the parent of a 22 year old learning disabled daughter I can attest to the validiy of everything written in this book.

The format is easy to read and understand. I liked the paragraphs written by the author and then followed up by quotes from the interviewed adults. This book is not jargon filled and is a great resource for people with little knowledge about adults with learning disabilities as well as those who have spent many years in the field on learning disabilities.

What a great help this book will be to the general population in understanding the struggles of adults facing the difficult challenges learning disabilities impose on living a successful, joyfilled life.

Every employer should have this book as a resource.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Helpful and Hopeful Book, July 6, 2001

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Dale Susan Brown "Dale Susan Brown" (Washington D.C.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Meeting the Challenge of Learning Disabilities in Adulthood (Paperback)

I reviewed this book in the Annotated Bibliograpy of Learning A Living; A Guide to Planning Your Career and Finding a Job for People with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder and Dyslexia. Here is what I wrote:

Through quotations from people with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder, this book describes the experience of having these disabilities and ways to cope with them. Includes information on dating, marriage, work, home, and friendship. The last chapter outlines a progressive agenda for improving the well-being of adults with learning disabilities.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A guideline and a necessity of us the majority without LD., October 1, 2000

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Norse "hilleldane" (Copenhagen, Denmark) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Meeting the Challenge of Learning Disabilities in Adulthood (Paperback)

It is for a layperson like myself - as well as the professional person - a very good and rewarding book to read. I learned a lot from what I read - and wanted to continue - because it is not too technical - well, there is some chapters of defining the terms and the framework to relate to. However it never takes over - and there is so much LOVE and CARE in her work. I like the brilliant way in which the author brings in the voices and experiences of 13 individuals.

What struck me most was that the skills used by the individuals in meeting the challenge of LD could be a guideline and a necessity of us the majority without LD to incorporate. So I shall read it again.