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Author Teel, Scott.

Title Defending and parenting children who learn differently : lessons from Edison's mother / Scott Teel ; foreword by Vincent Monstra.

Publication Info. Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2007.

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Location Call No. Status OPAC Message Public Note Gift Note
 Moore Stacks  LC3965 .T44 2007    Available  ---
Description xiii, 205 pages ; 25 cm.
Series The Praeger series on contemporary health and living
Praeger series on contemporary health and living.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-199) and index.
Contents Introduction -- Nancy Edison's miracle -- Why Thomas Edison was such a poor student in school -- Nancy Edison: advocate for her son -- Current rights of children who learn differently -- Using a professional advocate -- The home schooling option -- The importance of self-confidence and self-esteem -- Independent learning as a core strength -- The importance of discipline -- The medication question -- Comorbid conditions -- Getting both parents on the same track -- Local resources -- Online and print resources -- Notes -- Index.
Subject Special education.
Special education.
Exceptional children -- Family relationships.
Exceptional children -- Family relationships.
Exceptional children.
Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931 -- Childhood and youth.
Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931.
Teel, Scott.
Teel, Scott.
Dyslexic children -- Education.
Dyslexic children -- Education.
ISBN 9780275992484 alkaline paper
0275992489 alkaline paper