Key Concepts In Learning Disabilities

Author : Pat Talbot,Geoff Astbury,Tom Mason
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010-02-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781446206294

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Key Concepts in Learning Disabilities by Pat Talbot,Geoff Astbury,Tom Mason Pdf

"A helpful resource for those undertaking studies in learning disabilities at all levels. I shall definitely be recommending it to my students!" - John Boarder, Bangor University "This book provides a valuable and innovative contribution to the field of Learning Disabilities." - Logan Parumal, University of Manchester Key Concepts in Learning Disabilities is a handy guide to the topics you need to know about whether studying or working in the field of Learning Disabilities. The A-Z format allows you to "dip in" and quickly find relevant information on topics ranging from Autism to Rights and from Advocacy to Challenging Behaviours. Each entry features: - a snapshot definition of the concept; - a broader discussion of the main issues and applications to practice; - key points; - a case study, and - signposts to further reading. Key Concepts in Learning Disabilities is an ideal companion to study and particularly useful for those completing academic assignments as part of training. Written by a team of experienced practitioners and lecturers, the book reflects the multi-disciplinary nature of contemporary practice.

Author : Patricia I. Myers,Donald D. Hammill
Publisher : Pro-Ed
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Education
ISBN : MINN:31951D00010962R

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Learning Disabilities by Patricia I. Myers,Donald D. Hammill Pdf

Author : H. Lee Swanson,Karen R. Harris,Steve Graham
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 737 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781462508495

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Handbook of Learning Disabilities by H. Lee Swanson,Karen R. Harris,Steve Graham Pdf

"This comprehensive handbook reviews the major theoretical, methodological, and instructional advances that have occurred in the field of learning disabilities. With contributions from leading researchers, the volume synthesizes a vast body of knowledge on the nature of learning disabilities, their relationship to basic psychological and brain processes, and how students with these difficulties can best be identified and treated. Findings are reviewed on ways to support student performance in specific skill areas/m-/including language arts, math, science, and social studies/m-/as well as general principles of effective instruction that cut across academic domains. Authoritative and up to date, the book also examines the concepts and methods that guide learning disability research and identifies promising directions for future investigation"--

Author : Lucy C. Martin
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452296128

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Strategies for Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities by Lucy C. Martin Pdf

Written by a teacher for teachers, this engaging book provides more than 100 practical strategies for students with learning disabilities, along with guidance on accommodations and assessment.

Author : Gerald Wallace,James A. McLoughlin
Publisher : Merrill Publishing Company
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Education
ISBN : UVA:X000564003

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Learning Disabilities by Gerald Wallace,James A. McLoughlin Pdf

Author : Dawn P. Flanagan,Vincent C. Alfonso
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11-09
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780470920602

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Essentials of Specific Learning Disability Identification by Dawn P. Flanagan,Vincent C. Alfonso Pdf

Complete coverage on how SLD manifests in academic performance Expert advice on theory- and research-based approaches to SLD identification Conveniently formatted for rapid reference Quickly acquire the knowledge and skills you need to accurately identify specific learning disabilities Essentials of Specific Learning Disability Identification provides a brief overview examining the definitions and classification systems of—and methods for—identification of specific learning disabilities (SLDs). Focusing on descriptive efforts of the manifestations of SLDs in the academically critical areas of reading, writing, math, oral expression, and listening comprehension, this book features contributions by leading experts in the field, including Virginia Berninger, Steven Feifer, Jack Fletcher, Nancy Mather, Jack Naglieri, and more. Like all the volumes in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series, each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as test questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered. With multiple perspectives spanning several different theoretical orientations and offering various approaches to SLD identification that can be put into practice right away—from RTI methods to cognitive strengths and weaknesses approaches—this book offers important content for professionals who work with children and youth at risk for learning disabilities. With a Foreword by Cecil Reynolds, Essentials of Specific Learning Disability Identification presents rich and up-to-date information on models and methods of SLD identification.

Author : Anne M. Hayes,Eileen Dombrowski,Allison H. Shefcyk,Jennae Bulat
Publisher : RTI Press
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Learning disabilities screening and evaluation guide for low- and middle-income countries by Anne M. Hayes,Eileen Dombrowski,Allison H. Shefcyk,Jennae Bulat Pdf

Learning disabilities are among the most common disabilities experienced in childhood and adulthood. Although identifying learning disabilities in a school setting is a complex process, it is particularly challenging in low- and middle-income countries that lack the appropriate resources, tools, and supports. This guide provides an introduction to learning disabilities and describes the processes and practices that are necessary for the identification process. It also describes a phased approach that countries can use to assess their current screening and evaluation services, as well as determine the steps needed to develop, strengthen, and build systems that support students with learning disabilities. This guide also provides intervention recommendations that teachers and school administrators can implement at each phase of system development. Although this guide primarily addresses learning disabilities, the practices, processes, and systems described may be also used to improve the identification of other disabilities commonly encountered in schools.

Author : Daniel P. Hallahan,James M. Kauffman,John Lloyd (Ph. D.)
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Education
ISBN : UVA:X004188834

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Introduction to Learning Disabilities by Daniel P. Hallahan,James M. Kauffman,John Lloyd (Ph. D.) Pdf

An introduction to the field of learning disabilities across the lifespan, covering basic information on causes, characteristics, parent and family factors, and educational approaches. Contains sections on educational planning, developmental perspectives, strategies for helping students adapt, and s

Author : Kenneth A. Kavale,Steven R. Forness
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136484421

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The Nature of Learning Disabilities by Kenneth A. Kavale,Steven R. Forness Pdf

The category of learning disabilities continues to be among the most contentious in special education. Much of the debate and dissent emanates from a lack of understanding about its basic nature. The failure to evolve a comprehensive and unified perspective about the nature of learning disabilities has resulted in the concept being lost. The loss is best illustrated through the failure to answer this seemingly simple question: What is a learning disability? Using historical, empirical, theoretical, conceptual, and philosophical analyses, this volume explores a number of problems and issues facing the field of learning disabilities. The chapters cover historical influences, definitional problems, primary characteristics, assessment practices, theoretical development, major themes, research and measurement models, and long-term outcomes. The goal is to explicate the nature of learning disabilities by analyzing what it was supposed to be, what it has become, and what it might be. A predominant theme running through this text is the necessity for the field of learning disabilities to regain integrity by recapturing its essence.

Author : Renee Bradley,Louis Danielson,Daniel P. Hallahan
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 879 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2002-12-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135627645

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Identification of Learning Disabilities by Renee Bradley,Louis Danielson,Daniel P. Hallahan Pdf

Identification of Learning Disabilities: Research to Practice is the remarkable product of a learning disabilities summit conference convened by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) in August 2001 and the activities following that summit. Both the conference and this book were seen as important preludes to congressional reauthorization of the historic Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) scheduled for 2002 and subsequent decision making surrounding implementation. The OSEP conference brought together people with different perspectives on LD (parents, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers) and resulted in this book, which examines the research on nine key issues concerning the identification of children with learning disabilities. Coverage includes alternative responses to treatment, classification approaches, processing deficit models, and approaches to decision making. Chapter Structure-- Each of the first nine chapters is organized around a lengthy, issue-oriented paper, which presents the most current research on that topic. These primary papers are then followed by four respondent papers that reflect a variety of viewpoints on the topic. Summarizing Chapter -- A small group of researchers (listed in the final chapter) dedicated an enormous amount of time to summarizing the research and developing key consensus statements regarding the identification of children with learning disabilities. Their work is sure to have a tremendous impact on future discussions in this area. Expertise-- The following well-known scholars have helped summarize the vast amount of research presented in this book as well as the consensus statements derived therefrom: Lynne Cook, Don Deshler, Doug Fuchs, Jack M. Fletcher, Frank Gresham, Dan Hallahan, Joseph Jenkins, Kenneth Kavale, Barbara Keogh, Margo Mastopieri, Cecil Mercer, Dan Reschley, Rune Simeonsson, Joe Torgesen, Sharon Vaughn, and Barbara Wise.

Author : Margaret Todd,Tony Gilbert
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1994-11-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781134856138

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Learning Disabilities by Margaret Todd,Tony Gilbert Pdf

Learning Disabilities raises issues which are of crucial importance to all health care professionals and students who work with people with a learning disability. The authors, senior nurse teachers and practitioners in the field, examine these issues, and the theoretical concepts underpinning them, from a practical perspective. They show how complex and interconnecting ideas such as consumerism and choice, control and empowerment, informed choice and professional power can be applied with real understanding. Learning Disabilities includes * introductions and explanations of key concepts * practical guidelines for care delivery * detailed case studies * useful summaries of key points

Author : Bernice Wong,Deborah L. Butler
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780123884091

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Learning About Learning Disabilities by Bernice Wong,Deborah L. Butler Pdf

This book is intended to provide a summary of current research in learning disabilities, suitable for use as a reference source for researchers, and as a graduate level text.

Author : June E. Downing
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2005-01-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452238845

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Teaching Literacy to Students With Significant Disabilities by June E. Downing Pdf

Break down the barriers to successful literacy instruction and empower students with special needs with these insightful tips, tools, and examples.

Author : Bernice Y.L. Wong,Mavis L. Donahue
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2002-07-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135645625

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The Social Dimensions of Learning Disabilities by Bernice Y.L. Wong,Mavis L. Donahue Pdf

Bringing together over 25 years of research into the social aspects of learning disabilities (LD), this book presents a range of topics that reflect on the richness of research interests in the discipline. In honor of Tanis Bryan, the pioneer in research on social competence of children with LD, the researchers that follow her lead systematically examine critical issues in the social relationships of these children. The book begins by placing the work of Bryan and her research associates' in context, in terms of the prevailing theoretical frameworks and social political influences that led to the enormous impact of the work. The chapters that follow discuss: *social cognition in children and adolescents with LD; *self-understanding and self-esteem in children and adults with LD; *the lonely plight, peer influence, and friendship patterns of children with LD; *parental understanding and how this understanding shapes their scaffolding of learning in their children with language disabilities; *a new intervention approach toward enhancing self-concept and reading comprehension in LD students through bibliotherapy; *important and timely information on interventions for enhancing peer relations and preventing drop-out in adolescents; *models in longitudinal research with implications for research on social dimensions of LD; and *the important role of teachers in enhancing classroom social experiences for students with LD. Summarizing research findings and their implications in the various areas in the field, this book will be an excellent text for a special topics course in graduate programs in learning disabilities, special education, psychology, and social work. In addition, it will be a highly important resource for university/college teachers, researchers, graduate and honors students, and professionals in learning disabilities, social psychology, and social work.

Author : Bell, Jeremy
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781799894964

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New Considerations and Best Practices for Training Special Education Teachers by Bell, Jeremy Pdf

The topic of special education is rich in knowledge and pedagogy that covers multiple disciplines within the school environment. Many special educators complete graduate degrees and explore a variety of topics within the special education context; however, there is a need for more resources that provide essential knowledge to special education professionals. New Considerations and Best Practices for Training Special Education Teachers discusses best practices and strategies special education professionals require to become more proficient in teaching students with exceptional needs and addresses the most important components of the special education teacher’s job. Serving as a guide of what a special educator must know to be effective within the classroom and providing an overview of the most important components of the special education teacher’s job, the needs of the special educator, along with new research in the field, this timely book covers a range of topics such as assistive technologies and special education law. It is ideal for special education teachers, industry professionals, guidance counselors, academicians, professors, researchers, practitioners, and students.