Books with title Disabilities Affecting Learning

Learning disabilities are extremely common. Teachers and parents often make the mistake of thinking children with these disabilities aren't trying hard enough or simply aren't as intelligent as other students—but in reality, young people with learning disabilities simply need special attention and a different approach to learning. Read about Charlie Begay, who thought he liked school, at least until he got to first grade. Now, no matter how hard he tries, he just can't make the words on the pages make sense—and his teacher doesn't seem to understand how hard he's trying. As you read Charlie's story, you'll discover some of the issues young people with learning disabilities face in today's educational system—and you'll learn how the educational system can help students overcome their disabilities.

These books offer readers a means of understanding various ailments; clear, careful explanations offer insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how we cope with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention.; This new title in Lucent’s Diseases and Disorders series provides an overview of learning disabilities and explains the many types of learning disabilities, how they are diagnosed, the challenges that people with learning disabilities face, and how they often learn to overcome these challenges. Current research on diagnosis options and alternative learning methods are detailed.; All volumes in the series include primary and secondary quotations, annotated bibliographies, detailed indexes, and lists of organizations to contact for additional information.

Once believed to be a sign of mental retardation, learning disabilities are now known to result from differences in how a persons brain works and how it processes information. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines, What Are Learning Disabilities? What Causes Learning Disabilities? Can People Overcome Learning Disabilities? Can Learning Disabilities Be Cured?

These books offer readers a means of understanding various ailments; clear, careful explanations offer insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how we cope with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention.; This new title in Lucent's Diseases and Disorders series provides an overview of learning disabilities and explains the many types of learning disabilities, how they are diagnosed, the challenges that people with learning disabilities face, and how they o; All volumes in the series include primary and secondary quotations, annotated bibliographies, detailed indexes, and lists of organizations to contact for additional information.

Focusing on topics of special concern to students, this series makes complex issues less intimidating and more accessible; each book presents 10 to 14 readings from a variety of perspectives that allow readers to better understand the topic.; ; Students must often make informed decisions about serious issues that will affect the course of their lives. Focusing on topics of special concern to students, the Issues That Concern You series helps make these complex issues less intimidating and more a

"People with learning disabilities may have trouble reading, writing, or doing math. They face challenges in school, work, and daily life. [This book] examines the causes and symptoms of this condition, looks at the everyday realities of people with learning disabilities, and explores the management and treatment options available today"--Provided by publisher.