Handbook of Learning Disability

Contents: Preface. 1. Learning disability. 2. Types of learning disabilities. 3. Autism. 4. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD. 5. Auditory processing disorder. 6. Language based learning disabilities. 7. Nonverbal learning disabilities. 8. Pervasive development disorders. 9. Dyslexia. 10. Dyscalculia. 11. Gifted children with learning disabilities. 12. Learning disability in India. 13. parenting child with learning disability. 14. School and learning disabilities. Appendices. Index.

This book handbook of learning disability sheds new light on what is needed to greatly improve the academic level of students from learning disabled  to those who are not classified as learning disabled and dramatically lower the high school drop out rate. It is a book that parents educators pre school through college and physicians who work with students with learning problems will want to read. It is also an excellent source for teacher training courses and workshops. The field of learning disabilities assessment has been controversial. Controversies have raged over definitions, interventions and instruments. This book helps parents and teachers to answer this question for promoting specific learning strategies. The revision offers more details about teaching reading in addition to applying learning strategies to the teaching of foreign languages and mathematics. How to learn is an area often overlooked in today\'s busy test oriented classrooms.

The main section of the book deals with classification identification and assessment of learning disabilities. the appendix session includes some tools for identification of learning disabilities.

It is especially useful for children from preschool to early middle school age with special needs such as sensory integration dysfunction, ADD/ADHD, mild autism and other development impacts. (jacket)