Understanding and identifying learning disabilities -- Types of learning disabilities -- Other disorders that make learning difficult -- Learning disabilities and the educational process -- Living with learning disabilities -- Additional help in information.
pt. I, Understanding and identifying learning disabilities : 1. The brain and learning disabilities -- 2. Learning disabilities defined -- 3. Causes of learning disabilities -- 4. Signs and symptoms of learning disabilities -- 5. Diagnosing learning disabilities.
pt. II. Types of learning disabilities : 6. Auditory processing disorder -- 7. Dyscalculia -- 8. Dysgraphia -- 9. Dyslexia -- 10. Gifted but learning disabled -- 11. Nonverbal learning disability -- 12. Speech, language, and communication disorders -- 13. Visual processing disorders.
pt. III, Other disorders that make learning difficult : 14. Aphasia -- 15. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder -- 16. Cerebral Palsy -- 17. Chromosomal disorders -- 18. Emotional disturbance -- 19. Epilepsy -- 20. Fetal Alcohol spectrum disorders -- 21. Gerstmann syndrome -- 22. Hearing disabilities -- 23. Pervasive developmental disorders -- 24. Specific language impairment -- 25. Tourette syndrome -- 26. Traumatic brain injury -- 27. Visual impairment.
pt. IV, Learning disabilities and the educational process : 28. Early intervention strategies -- 29. Understanding your child's right to special education services -- 30. Understanding the special education process: an overview -- 31. Individualized education programs -- 32. Supports, modifications, and accommodations for students with disabilities -- 33. Specialized teaching techniques -- 34. Coping with school-related challenges -- 35. Alternative educational options -- 36. Transition to high school -- 37. Transition to college.
pt. V, Living with learning disabilities : 38. Coping with a learning disability -- 39. Tips for parenting a child with a learning disability -- 40. Family and relationship issues -- 41. Educating others about your child with a learning disability -- 42. Bullying and learning disabilities: What parents need to know -- 43. Social skills: A difficult area for many with learning -- 44. Self-esteem issues and children with learning disabilities -- 45. Coping skills for teens and young adults with learning disabilities -- 46. After high school: Learning disabilities and the law -- 47. Preparing for adulthood: Tips for adolescents with learning disabilities -- 48. Employment issues for people with learning disabilities -- 49. Coaching: A supportive tool for adults with learning disabilities -- 50. Special needs trusts.
pt. VI, Additional help and information : 51. Glossary of terms related to learning disabilities -- 52. Directory of resources related to learning disabilities -- 53. Sources of college funding for student with disabilities.
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