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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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| Format: | e-Book |
| Language: | English |
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Amsterdam :
JAI,
2004.
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| Series: | Advances in special education ;
v. 16. |
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| Online Access: | Full-text access |
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.