| Description |
1 online resource (x, 267 pages). |
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polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Advances in special education ; v. 16
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Advances in special education ; v. 16.
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| Summary |
This book addresses prominent trends in learning disabilities in a systematic and comprehensive manner. The book's major premise focuses on the early identification and intervention of learning disabilities which can positively impact a child's academic performance by making achievement possible. Critical information is discussed to prevent undected learning disability which may lead even an older student to struggle with poor grades, low self-esteem, loss of interest in higher education, and reduced employment. The book presents current knowledged based information on forces outside of the sc. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Conceptualizations of learning disabilities : beyond the ability-achievement discrepancy / Julia A. Deisinger -- Non-verbal learning disabilities / Sandra Burkhardt -- Multicultural learners with learning disabilities : beyond Eurocentric perspectives / Festus E. Obiakor and Cheryl A. Utley -- Neurological and neuropyschological aspects of learning and attention problems / Roger Stefani -- Curriculum modifications for students with learning disabilities / Ann Richards and Elizabeth Dooley -- Technology resources for persons with learning disabilities / Jeffrey P. Bakken and Brian W. Wojcik -- Comprehensive assessment of students with learning disabilities / Anthony F. Rotatori and Tim Wahlberg -- Career development for persons with learning disabilities / Pamela Castellanos and Dale Septeowski -- Impact of the Americans With Disabilities Act on persons with learning disabilities / Patrick A. Grant, Richael Barger-Anderson and Patrice A. Fulcher -- The impact of the No Child Left Behind Act / Candace Baker and Beverly Gulley -- Trends in teacher preparation for teaching students with learning disabilities / Meg Carroll -- Support services for college students with learning disabilities / Sunday O. Obi -- Wings Academy : a new charter school for students who learn differently / Dani La Porte and Nicola Leather. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Learning disabled -- Education.
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Learning disabled -- Education. |
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Learning disabled. |
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Learning disabilities.
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Learning disabilities. |
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Learning Disabilities. |
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Education. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Burkhardt, Sandra A.
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Obiakor, Festus E.
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Rotatori, Anthony F.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Current perspectives on learning disabilities. Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier JAI, 2004 0762311304 9780762311309 (OCoLC)61167667 |
| ISBN |
9780080472423 (electronic book) |
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0080472427 (electronic book) |
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9781849502870 (electronic book) |
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1849502870 (electronic book) |
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0762311304 (hardback) |
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9780762311309 (hardback) |
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