Current perspectives on learning disabilities

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 po...

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Other Authors Burkhardt, Sandra A., Obiakor, Festus E., Rotatori, Anthony F.
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Amsterdam : JAI, 2004.
SeriesAdvances in special education ; v. 16.
Subjects
Learning disabled > Education.
Learning disabilities.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781849502870
1849502870
0762311304
9780762311309
ISSN0270-4013 ;
DOI10.1016/S0270-4013(2005)16
Physical Description1 online resource (x, 267 p.)

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Table of 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.

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