| The Misunderstood Child: Understanding and Coping with Your Child's Learning Disabilities Contributor(s): Silver, Larry B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0307338630 ISBN-13: 9780307338631 Publisher: Harmony/Rodale OUR PRICE: $14.40 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2006 Annotation: Revised to include the latest medical and educational research and resources this is the definitive guide to understanding learning disabilities as well as the often-related Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Learning Disabilities - Medical | Pediatrics - Family & Relationships | Parenting - General |
| Dewey: 618.928 |
| LCCN: 2006004712 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.5" W x 8.2" (0.90 lbs) 448 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The fully revised and updated must-have resource to help you become a supportive and assertive advocate for your child In print for more than twenty years, The Misunderstood Child has become the go-to reference guide for families of children with learning disorders. This newly revised edition provides the latest research and new and updated content, including: - How to identify and address specific disabilities, from dyslexia to sensory integration disorder - New information on the genetics of learning disorders - Expanded sections on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - The most recent neurological discoveries about how the brain functions in children with learning disabilities - Insights about other neurological disorders common among individuals with learning disabilities, such as anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, anger-control problems, depression, and tic disorders - Resources, Web sites, and organizations that can aid the treatment process and offer support for both parent and child |