Overview

Covering characteristics and methods, this comprehensive book discusses how to teach and understand students with learning and other mild disabilities.  Each chapter includes case studies, examples, and narratives from teachers and professionals who work with preK-12 students with learning disabilities. Discussion of the IDEA Improvement Act of 2004 appears throughout, including topics such as: ADHD, inclusion, collaboration, families and communities, diversity and functional behavioral assessment.  

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Author:   Barry McNamara ,  Barry E. McNamara
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Dimensions:   Width: 10.00cm , Height: 10.00cm , Length: 10.00cm
Weight:   0.100kg
ISBN:  

9780131116566

ISBN 10:   0131116568
Pages:   352
Publication Date:   28 December 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Chapter 1        Definitions, Characteristics, and Current Issues Chapter 2        The History of Learning Disabilities Chapter 3        Causes of Learning Disabilities Chapter 4        Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Underlying Process Disorders Chapter 5        Prereferral Intervention Strategies Chapter 6        Identification of Students with Learning Disabilities Chapter 7        Collaboration with Colleagues, Families and the Community Chapter 8        Educational Placements Chapter 9        Preschool Students with Learning Disabilities Chapter 10      Middle and High School Students with Learning Disabilities Chapter 11      Transition Planning and Adults with Learning Disabilities Chapter 12      Spoken Language Disorders Chapter 13      Reading Disorders Chapter 14      Written Language Disorders Chapter 15      Mathematical Disorders Chapter 16      Social-Emotional and Behavioral Aspects of Learning Disabilities   References. Name Index. Subject Index.

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