Facing learning disabilities in the adult years
Shapiro, Joan1999
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This is an invaluable resource not only for learning disabled adults, but also high school and college students with learning disabilities, their parents, and professionals across disciplines
Main title:
Facing learning disabilities in the adult years / by Joan Shapiro, Rebecca Rich
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Imprint:
New York Oxford : Oxford University Press 1999
Collation:
216 p. illustrations
Contents:
1. Introduction -- 2. What Is a Learning Disability? -- 3. What Causes a Learning Disability? -- 4. How We Process Information -- 5. The Right Diagnosis -- 6. Dyslexia -- 7. The Challenge of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics -- 8. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder -- 9. Psychosocial Factors -- 10. Educational Interventions -- 11. Learning Disabilities and Higher Education -- 12. Learning Disabilities and Employment -- 13. Vocational Rehabilitation -- 14. Interviews with Adults with Learning Disabilities -- 15. Conclusion
ISBN:
9780195113358 (hbk)
Dewey class:
371.9 FAC
Local class:
371.9
Language:
English
BRN:
6940
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | NADO Collection | 371.9 FAC | Available |