Learning Disabilities: A to Z: A Parent's Complete Guide to Learning Disabilities from Preschool to Adulthood (Paperback)

~ Corinne Smith (Author), Lisa Strick (Author) "Brian's first-grade teacher describes him as "a human pinball machine..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This essential guide for parents of children with learning disabilities includes special techniques for detecting disabilities at an early stage, finding causes of learning disabilities, and developing effective educational programs for children with special needs. Smith, director of Syracuse University's Psychoeducational Teaching Laboratory, and Strick, a freelance writer, focus on honing the child's strength rather than dwelling on weaknesses. They offer useful strategies for working with children and provide resources to meet teachers' and parents' needs. Perhaps most important, they present several actual case studies and share valuable insights regarding these children and their parents. Recommended for parents, educators, special education teachers, and clinicians.?Samuel T. Huang, Northern Illinois Univ. Libs., DeKalb
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From Booklist

Learning disabilities are neurological malfunctions that limit the brain's ability to understand, remember, or communicate information. Occurring in five percent of the population, they are numerous, complex, and complicated in their impact by related social, behavioral, and environmental problems. Smith and Strick describe clearly, concisely, and in detail what learning disabilities are, what causes them, their warning signs, their assessment, appropriate educational programs for them, and their possessors' social and emotional well-being. Illustrations, checklists, case material, and resource lists supplement their unusually thorough, logically organized handbook for parents, which is also substantive enough to usefully guide health professionals, teachers, and child-care workers. Furthermore, the personal accounts, which make real the devastating effects that undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can have on self-esteem, friendships, and family life, are most affecting. Kathryn Carpenter --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Free Press; 1 edition (May 25, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0684844680
• ISBN-13: 978-0684844688
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #79,319 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely helpful to any parent of an LD child., October 28, 1999

By	B Ray "randalray" (Woodbury, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Learning Disabilities A to Z (Hardcover)

I recommended this book to the LD Specialist at my childs school who couldn't thank me enough for finding this book so she has a sound resource to suggest to parents of LD children. This book not only helps you learn to identify your childs learning disabilities or learning difficulties, but also to understand them. Also, it provides the information you need to talk with the school knowledgeably about testing and LD services. It helps you understand what your part of this process should be and tells you what you need to know to successfully participate in the process. It gives you strategies your child can use in everyday life situations that will help him/her learn. And it helps you with information about the social and emotional needs of your growing child. I no longer feel helpless in dealing with this issue. This book has given me the knowledge, but also very importantly, concrete ways to help my child be as successful as can be.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE for the parents of LD child!, April 10, 2000

By A Customer

I borrowed this book from the library and then I'm here now to buy it for my own. This book goes through each type of disability, how they are identified and will guide you through the maze of school testing, IEP's, and how to be your child's advocate to make sure they are getting everything they should be getting from their education! Great detail on emotional growth, planning for the future and assessment measures!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lifesaver, May 20, 2001

By	Lorelei D. Teamore (Lewiston, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Learning Disabilities A to Z (Hardcover)

When my daughter was diagnosed with a learning disability I was lost at how to deal with the school system. The first time we did her IEP I did not know what to expect. There weren't any parent advocates for us at the time of her IEP. This book prepared me on how to be an advocate for my child. I educated myself about her needs from the book and had alot of confidence when meeting with the school system to plan her education for the following year. Actually I went to the meeting knowing what to ask for and how to ask for it. It worked out that the items I asked for she received. Now we constantly use the book as a reference guide when we are unsure of something. This book is good right up into adulthood when your child is choosing higher education or out in the workforce. It was a lifesaver for us and a great learning tool!