Lynn Arons, Guidance Counselor, C.E. Smith Jewish Day School, Rockville MD
What a wonderful resource! I look forward to using this book in my work.
Card catalog description
Provides information on learning disabilities and strategies for coping with the problem and leading a successful life.
Many Ways to Learn: Young People's Guide to Learning Disabilities ANNOTATION
"...written for ages 8-13...positive, friendly approach... first person account plus tips and strategies for success at school, with homework and tests...defines and illustrates various types of learning disabilities."
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Provides information on learning disabilities and strategies for coping with the problem and leading a successful life.
SYNOPSIS
Many Ways to Learn: Young People's Guide to Learning Disabilities
is written for children with learning disabilities. The "user–friendly"
text describes different kinds of learning disabilities, reassuring children
without overwhelming them. It explains to children with learning
disabilities that they have average (if not above average) intelligence and
discusses the many thing kids can do to reach their goals.
Many Ways to Learn is not just another guidebook. It is personal, with
one child who has a learning disability telling his own story. It is in step
with modern technology and includes a special chapter on computers and
software for children with learning disabilities. Children will find it very
practical, as it is full of suggestions on things like homework and studying
for tests that kids can use right away.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Judith Stern, M.A., is an educational consultant in
private practice in Rockville, Maryland specializing in working with
children who have learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder, as
well as with their parents and teachers. She also serves as Coordinator of
Special Needs Services at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in
Rockville, Maryland. She is coeditor of BRAKES: The Interactive Newsletter
for Kids with ADD as well as coauthor of Putting on the Brakes and its
companion "Putting on the Brakes" Activity Book.
Uzi Ben-Ami. Ph.D., is an educational consultant in
private practice in Rockville, Maryland. He has served as chief
psychologists and clinical director in two child guidance clinics. Dr.
Ben-Ami has worked extensively with children, parents, and schools as a
certified school psychologist and a child and family therapist.
ILLUSTRATOR BIOGRAPHY: Michael Chesworth is an illustrator and author of
children's books. He lives in Falls Village, Connecticut.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
We both found the content to be thoughtful and
compassionate. Fills a real gap in a clear and helpful way. (Gabrielle
Carlson, M.D. Director Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Stony Brook School
of Medicine and Jonathan Carlson, 10th grade, Stony Brook School)
— Gabrielle Carlson
The book is primed with knowledge, optimism, and many practical strategies
that will give LD students the confidence, momentum, and tools they need. (James Suit, Ph.D., Nationally Certified School Psychologist Olney,
Maryland)
— James Suit
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