http://www.ldaa.net/ en-us http://www.ldaa.net/ http://www.ldaa.net/ http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=969 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=969 Learning Disabilities Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=967 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=967 Learning Disabilities Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=966 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=966 Dyslexia & Dysgraphia Learning Disabilities Karen Rabb, B.A. (Ed.), B.(Spec. Ed.), M.Sc. (Educational Psychology), has provided assessment and remedial services to students with learning disabilities for 30 years. She can provide comprehensive screening assessment to specifically and effectively target the causes of a student's learning and/or reading struggles. With research-proven interventions, Karen provides one-on-one remedial intervention in reading, written language/spelling or math. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=965 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=965 Dyslexia & Dysgraphia Literacy / Reading Sound Connections Programs can be used with all students whether they have identified learning needs or not. A key concept in the Programs is 'multi-sensory learning' which means that the brain is taught through as many senses and learning styles as is possible. Instructors use toys and attractive resources that appeal to children but also help them to learn. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=964 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=964 Assessment The Assessment Process - for Parents Pre-assessment Homework Once you suspect your child may have a learning disability, it's time to begin asking questions of all the adults who interact with him to find out if the problems you're noticing are cropping up in other settings. For example, is he able to focus on specific tasks when he's working quietly with Grandpa? Does he seem to understand the concepts of before and after when he's with friends at the cottage? Does he avoid French class every day or just when he has to make an oral presentation? Is he abnormally unorganized or do most of the other 10-year-olds in his swim class forget their bathing suits on a regular basis? As a parent advocate, you need to be doing your own research all the time not only on what's not working well, but also on what seems to yield the best results for him and for you. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=963 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=963 AD/HD Distracting the Distractions helps parents facing the tough decision whether to medicate their child diagnosed with ADD or not. The book talks about the overwhelming amount of pressure on parents to not medicate their children, which can sometimes result in the child's best interest being forgotten. My advantage is having ADD. myself, taking the medication myself, and being a parent medicating my own child diagnosed with ADD. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=962 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=962 AD/HD Parenting Dr. Handelman shares that there is not always a deficit in attention with ADD, rather there are differences. As he writes: " One of the themes of this book is to take your child's deficits and turn them into differences, and then turn those differences into strengths." In this concise, easy to read and thorough book, you'll begin to see ADD in a completely different light. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=961 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=961 Non Verbal Learning Disability Parenting Do you know a child who is bright, charming and articulate, but has no friends? A child who showed early signs of intelligence, but is now floundering, academically and emotionally? Children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLD) are an enigma. They're children with extraordinary gifts and heartbreaking challenges that go far beyond the classroom. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=960 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=960 AD/HD Adult If you think you are not among the 95 percent of us who procrastinates, take Dr. Steel's test in The Procrastination Equation. If you think you procrastinate because you're a perfectionist, you're wrong. So, why do we surf the Web instead of meeting deadlines? Why do we stay up watching television instead of going to bed? And how do we overcome these bad habits that we know work against our best intentions? Written with humor, humanity, and solid science, The Procrastination Equation offers answers to such questions as: Are we biologically hardwired to procrastinate? If so, why? How does procrastination cost us? What tricks do we play on ourselves when we procrastinate at work, school, and home? If visualizing our dreams isn't enough to make them real, then what steps do we need to take? Along the way, Dr. Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=959 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=959 AD/HD Adult ADD & Loving It?! is a ground-breaking blend of humour, hope, and science that dispels the myths about a controversial disorder - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Comedian Patrick McKenna seeks a diagnosis for Adult ADHD and learns the facts from an impressive array of experts (some of whom have ADHD themselves!) including medical researchers, psychiatrists, psychologists, professors, and award-winning authors. Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=958 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=958 AD/HD Adult This fast and funny video introduces dozens of organizational tools for people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Comedian Rick Green offers a wide range of his favourite organizing ideas - from simple tricks to clever, long-term strategies. These tips and tricks are the best of the best. And they work with your ADD. The simple secrets allow you to tame the clutter and chaos of ADD. Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=957 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=957 Learning Disabilities Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=956 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=956 Learning Disabilities Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=955 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=955 Dyslexia & Dysgraphia Essential advice and resources for helping kids with dyslexia The Dyslexia Checklist is a valuable guide for parents and teachers that can help them better understand children and teenagers with dyslexia and other reading- and language-based disabilities. The book relays the most current research available and is filled with practical strategies, supports, and interventions. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=954 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=954 AD/HD Dyslexia & Dysgraphia Using the proven methods he developed to overcome dyslexia, Ron Davis adapts those techniques to help sufferers triumph over a variety of common learning disabilities, including: * Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) * ADHD (the hyperactive variety) * Math deficiency (dyscalculia and acalculia) * Handwriting problems (dysgraphia and agraphia) Outlining clear instructions, the author demonstrates that through a series of mental and physical exercises called "Orientation Counseling" and learning tools called "Symbol Mastery," those struggling with these conditions can now learn how to correct them, embrace their gift, and enjoy learning. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=953 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=953 Dyslexia & Dysgraphia This book outlines a unique and revolutionary program with a phenomenally high success rate in helping dyslexics learn to read and to overcome other difficulties associated with it. This new edition is expanded to include new teaching techniques and revised throughout with up-to-date information on research, studies, and contacts. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=952 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=952 AD/HD Adult If you're among the millions of adults with ADHD - or think you might be - you need the latest scientific facts about the disorder and its treatment. You need practical strategies to help you concentrate, pay attention, get organized, and gain control over your emotions and actions. And you need effective ways to develop your strengths and achieve your goals, whether on the job, in family relationships, or in personal pursuits. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=951 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=951 Social Skills Asperger's disorder is a common neuropsychiatric condition that affects children's abilities to understand and become involved in social interaction. When a child in your life struggles with Asperger's or Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD), developing social skills will be a particular challenge for him or her. This illustrated workbook-written by the founders of SuperKids, an innovative program that treats hundreds of children with Asperger's disorder each year-offers simple exercises you can use to facilitate this important process. Knowing Yourself, Knowing Others includes activities that will help kids with Asperger's disorder and related conditions learn how to read social cues, avoid meltdowns, understand others' needs and intentions, resolve conflicts with friends, build basic nonverbal skills, and more. Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=950 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=950 Social Skills Making friends is a skill like any other-there are rules to follow, ways to measure your progress, and reasons why some people are better at it than others. Although it may seem like this skill comes naturally to those who don't have Asperger's disorder, nonverbal learning disorder (NLD), or other problems relating to others, the reality is that even the most popular people must constantly hone their abilities in order to make new friends and keep the friends they already have. Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=949 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=949 Non Verbal Learning Disability Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=948 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=948 Dyslexia & Dysgraphia Learning Disabilities Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=947 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=947 Schools and Education Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=946 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=946 AD/HD Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=945 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=945 AD/HD Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=944 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=944 Emotional & Behavioural Issues Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=943 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=943 Financial Aid/Taxes Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=942 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=942 Assessment Learning Disabilities Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=941 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=941 AD/HD Asperger's Syndrome Learning Disabilities Parenting Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=940 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=940 Learning Disabilities Literacy / Reading Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=939 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=939 Post-Secondary Education Transition to Adulthood Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=938 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=938 Adult Asperger's Syndrome Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=937 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=937 Adult Non Verbal Learning Disability Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=936 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=936 Financial Aid/Taxes Parenting Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=935 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=935 Adult Employment Issues Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=934 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=934 Emotional & Behavioural Issues Parenting Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=933 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=933 Emotional & Behavioural Issues Transition to Adulthood Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=932 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=932 Parenting Transition to Adulthood Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=931 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=931 Parenting Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=929 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=929 Learning Disabilities Schools and Education Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=928 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=928 Learning Disabilities Schools and Education Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=927 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=927 IPP Schools and Education Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=926 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=926 Schools and Education Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=925 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=925 Learning Disabilities Schools and Education Teaching Strategies Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=924 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=924 AD/HD Adult Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=923 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=923 Adult Employment Issues Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=922 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=922 Teaching Strategies A Visual-Conceptual Approach for Beginning Readers - These small size (4.25W x 2"H) "Picture Me Reading Dolch Sight Words!" flash cards are ideal for one-on-one instruction or small group use. The front of the card contains the pictograph version while the back has a large plain print version of the same word with the verbal cue printed beneath in small letters. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=921 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=921 Teaching Strategies Adapt games your children already know and love ("Sight Word Hopscotch;" "Doggie, Doggie, Who Has Your Bone;" "Sight Word Lotto"; "Mother May I?" or "Concentration"), or try some new ones, such as "Mountain Climbers" or "Crocodile River." Full instructions are provided for these games and activities for all ability levels to reinforce the memorization of Dolch Words (and others, if you wish). Some are very effective whith whole classes, others with small groups, twosomes or individuals. Make simple materials for your reading center or for parent volunteers to use, or play the games which require no additional work at all. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=920 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=920 Teaching Strategies All 220 Dolch Sight Words are taught in 23 riddles. NO OTHER VOCABULARY IS PRESENT IN THE RIDDLES, making this a very quick and effective means of getting the high frequency taught without spending time and energy on many other words of less utility. The riddles start very simple, easy to read and easy to solve, and gradually become more complex and difficult. Comprehension and reading for meaning is thus a secondary, but extremely important goal. A riddle may have as few as 5 or 6 new words or as many as 15, but repetition of many of the words allows ease of recognition as children make their way through the booklet. The riddles are provided in larger primary type to facilitiate making individual booklets for each child and photocopying for this purpose is authorized. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=919 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=919 Teaching Strategies Nouns are not included in the Dolch Sight Word List, and thus are not found in the "Picture Me Reading!" flash card sets. To help you teach nouns as sight words, this booklet is chock full of entertaining pictograph examples of words for toys, animals, clothing, foods, weather and science words, environmental objects, and common words associated with holidays. Children love to make their own "word pictures" and this will help get them (or you!) started . Some actual examples of children's drawings which inspired this booklet are included. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=918 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=918 Teaching Strategies Every child has his own favorite Dr. Seuss and other beginning level storybooks. The user provides the books, from a library or bookstore, which are used in conjunction with this guide. The booklet demonstrates how to teach the Dolch Words from one or several pages of a story at a time by using "Picture Me Reading!" techiniques. The text of such books generally consists of about 80 per cent Dolch Words, and the illustrations provide clues to the nouns which are not Dolch Words, When the child can recognize the Dolch Words at sight (which you will teach using "Picture Me Reading!" flash cards), he is ready to read those pages. Full instructions are provided, and many examples are included of beginning phonics decoding strategies so that your beginning reader becomes increasingly independent. The storybooks used in this booklet are extremely popular and widely available; use them or apply the techniques described to you child's other favorites. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=917 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=917 Teaching Strategies Addition the Fun Way is a picture and story method of learning the addition facts. The program consists of a Teacher's Manual, Student Workbook, Book for Kids, 2 sets of Clue Cards and an audio tape of the Book for Kids. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=916 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=916 Non Verbal Learning Disability 1. General Introduction to NLD 2. Recognizing NLD 3. Assessment and Diagnosis of NLD 4. NLD and Related Disorders 5. Clinical Subtypes of NLD - Perceptual - Social - Written Expressive - Attentional 6. General Remedial Approaches to NLD 7. Strategies for Organizational Skills 8. Strategies for Communication Skills and Social Language 9. Strategies for Processing Social Cues 10. Strategies for Written Expression 11. Strategies for Attentional Flctuations 12. Strategies for Dealing with Behaviour Management Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=915 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=915 Financial Aid/Taxes Post-Secondary Education http://www.accd.net/html/what_we_do_bursaries_Education-for-Life.html Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=914 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=914 Assessment Developmental Coord Disorder Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=913 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=913 Developmental Coord Disorder Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=912 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=912 Asperger's Syndrome Social Skills Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=911 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=911 Social Skills . Ages: 4-9 Grades: PreK-4th Outcomes Improve nonverbal communication by using gestures and facial expressions Build conversation and friendship skills Control impulsivity, take responsibility, ask permission appropriately, and use polite forms Develop rule-following behavior Social language areas include: Nonverbal communication: acting out emotions with events, using gestures and facial expressions to communicate simple thoughts or sentences Say this without words: This tastes good! Conversation skills: giving information, asking questions, and using appropriate voice style for various situations Your dad says, "What would you like for a snack?" What could you do? Look at the ground and say nothing. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=910 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=910 Learning Strategies A fun and simple number game to help children pracise addition and subtraction with numbers up to 12. Throw all five dice, rearrange them to create as many number sentences as possible and cross out the numbers on your score sheet. Simply shake the dice and play! Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=909 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=909 Learning Strategies The game stimulates the different hemispheres in the brain, which in return assists the learning process! This educational tool is designed to assist children with the many forms of learning difficulties. With as little as 10 - 15 minutes of daily use, this game can assist in addressing such issues as communications disorders with expressive and receptive language, dyslexia, reading comprehension, learning delays, memory as well as assisting students that are studying English as a Second Language. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=908 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=908 Learning Strategies Literacy / Reading Build reading and spelling skills with photographs, words, sentences, and sound-it-out cues. 72 cards. From Dolch and Fry Instant Words lists. Ideal for: 1st Grade to 3rd Grade Ages 6 to 8 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=907 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=907 Learning Strategies Literacy / Reading Comes with 2 special alphabet dice and a set of 60 letter tiles. Fifteen awesome spelling games to choose from. Alphabet stories to help teach phonics/sound symbol relationships are also included. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=906 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=906 Literacy / Reading Contains 64 games to teach spelling and language. Comes with 2 alphabet dice. Games focus on sound/symbols, vowels, syllables, word patterns, puzzlers and parts of speech. Spelling strategies and problem solving are built into the games. Click Here to view a sample game!(40K) Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=905 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=905 Assessment Learning Disabilities Teaching Strategies The purpose of this book is to help educators increase their proficiency in analyzing and teaching writing to students with learning disabilities. This book is appropriate for use in university courses that include writing assessment and instruction, or as a reference for practicing elementary or middle-school teachers, special education teachers, speech-language therapists, and/or school psychologists. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=904 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=904 AD/HD A treasured resource, this book empowers parents by arming them with the knowledge, expert guidance, and confidence they need to ensure that their child with ADHD receives the best care possible. Dr. Barkley explains what the latest research reveals about the nature of ADHD, its causes, and the most effective treatment strategies. Described are the problems that children with the disorder typically face as they grow from toddlerhood through adolescence, and associated challenges facing the whole family. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=903 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=903 Parenting Drs. Brooks and Goldstein discuss in practical terms what parents can do to help their children become resilient and deal more effectively with the many challenges they will face. Resilience is seen as a process of parenting that is essential if we are to prepare our children for lifelong success. They offer specific principles and strategies that parents can use to guide them in nurturing a resilient mindset in their children. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=902 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=902 Dyslexia & Dysgraphia Learning Disabilities Written by a neuroscientist and pediatrician, this guide for dyslexics and their families aims to demystify the subject of reading difficulties. Drawing upon recent research, Shaywitz describes the mechanisms underlying dyslexia along with the range of effective treatments available for dyslexic people of all ages. Coverage includes such topics as diagnosing dyslexia in children and adults, choosing a school, and helping adults to become better readers. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=901 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=901 Learning Disabilities Social Skills Drawing on three decades of experience in residential schools, Rick Lavoie provides powerful strategies for teaching friendship skills in the classroom, the homefront, and the community. First, you'll explore the causes and consequences of "social incompetence." Then, you'll gain field-tested advice on how to help children work through daily social struggles and go from being picked on and isolated to becoming accepted and involved Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=900 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=900 AD/HD Books for Youth or Teens Quick. What's the difference between AD/HD (or ADD) in girls and boys? When do girls get diagnosed versus boys? How does AD/HD affect teens, especially girls? Answers to all these questions and more are in The Girls' Guide to AD/HD: Don't Lose This Book! If you're a teen girl with AD/HD (or maybe you think you might have AD/HD), then this book is for you! Guaranteed not to be boring, The Girls' Guide to AD/HD is full of interactive quizzes, helpful tips, fun facts, whimsical illustrations, and more. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=899 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=899 Dyslexia & Dysgraphia Learning Disabilities Literacy / Reading Although dyslexia affects 10 to 15 percent of the U.S. population, only 5 out of every 100 dyslexics are recognized and receive assistance. If you're the parent of a child with dyslexia, this statistic can be disconcerting, especially when it comes to your child's academic performance and developing social skills. The Everything(r) Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia, by Abigail Marshall gives you a complete understanding of what dyslexia is, how to identify the signs, and what you can do to help your child. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=898 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=898 Literacy / Reading All parents want their children to read well and to succeed-and experts agree that improving literacy begins at birth. Reading aloud to your child, sharing simple games and wordplay, and developing letter knowledge start your child off on the right foot for school and life. Now the esteemed Lee Pesky Learning Center has created this easy, accessible reference for parents to help foster better literacy skills in children. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=897 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=897 Learning Disabilities Teaching Strategies Two or three children in every class of 30 pupils are likely to have dyscalculia: a specific difficulty with numeracy. There is often an overlap with dyslexia, although the two disorders can exist separately. This book addresses the need for both teachers and parents to understand the difficulties faced by children with dyscalculia, and introduces strategies for assisting them. Presenting classroom and special education teachers with an overview of maths disorders, this book explores a range of intervention strategies. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=896 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=896 Learning Disabilities Developing Minds is a comprehensive multimedia library that offers the tools and strategies to help parents and teachers better understand and manage each child's learning profile. The materials are based on the pioneering educational framework of Dr. Mel Levine, renowned developmental-behavioral pediatrician, professor and author, and his colleagues at the All Kinds of Minds Institute. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=895 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=895 Learning Disabilities Developing Minds is a comprehensive multimedia library that offers the tools and strategies to help parents and teachers better understand and manage each child's learning profile. The materials are based on the pioneering educational framework of Dr. Mel Levine, renowned developmental-behavioral pediatrician, professor and author, and his colleagues at the All Kinds of Minds Institute. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=894 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=894 Learning Disabilities Developing Minds is a comprehensive multimedia library that offers the tools and strategies to help parents and teachers better understand and manage each child's learning profile. The materials are based on the pioneering educational framework of Dr. Mel Levine, renowned developmental-behavioral pediatrician, professor and author, and his colleagues at the All Kinds of Minds Institute. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=893 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=893 Learning Disabilities Developing Minds is a comprehensive multimedia library that offers the tools and strategies to help parents and teachers better understand and manage each child's learning profile. The materials are based on the pioneering educational framework of Dr. Mel Levine, renowned developmental-behavioral pediatrician, professor and author, and his colleagues at the All Kinds of Minds Institute. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=892 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=892 Learning Disabilities Developing Minds is a comprehensive multimedia library that offers the tools and strategies to help parents and teachers better understand and manage each child's learning profile. The materials are based on the pioneering educational framework of Dr. Mel Levine, renowned developmental-behavioral pediatrician, professor and author, and his colleagues at the All Kinds of Minds Institute. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=891 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=891 Learning Disabilities Developing Minds is a comprehensive multimedia library that offers the tools and strategies to help parents and teachers better understand and manage each child's learning profile. The materials are based on the pioneering educational framework of Dr. Mel Levine, renowned developmental-behavioral pediatrician, professor and author, and his colleagues at the All Kinds of Minds Institute. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=890 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=890 Learning Disabilities Developing Minds is a comprehensive multimedia library that offers the tools and strategies to help parents and teachers better understand and manage each child's learning profile. The materials are based on the pioneering educational framework of Dr. Mel Levine, renowned developmental-behavioral pediatrician, professor and author, and his colleagues at the All Kinds of Minds Institute. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=889 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=889 Emotional & Behavioural Issues Learning Disabilities For children and adolescents with learning differences, behavioral problems can mask other learning problems or simply get in the way of academic success. In this DVD collection, you will explore how inappropriate behaviors and social difficulties can interfere with a child's success in school. You will discover common problems students face and practical strategies teachers and parents can use to help students succeed. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=888 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=888 AD/HD Adult Emotional & Behavioural Issues In his pioneering new book, Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, Dr. Amen explains how you can "optimize" your brain to achieve your fullest potential. Using state-of-the-art brain imaging technology, Dr. Amen has spent the last decade helping thousands of patients understand how the way their brains are wired can affect their thoughts and emotions. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=887 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=887 Non Verbal Learning Disability Millions of children suffer from Nonverbal Learning Disorder, a neurological deficit that prevents them from understanding nonverbal cues like tone of voice and facial expression. Though they are exceptionally bright and extremely articulate, these children often have difficulty in social situations-and can become depressed, withdrawn, or anxious. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=886 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=886 AD/HD The ADHD Book of Lists is a comprehensive, reliable source of answers, practical strategies, and tools in a convenient list format. Created for teachers (K-12), parents, school psychologists, medical and mental health professionals, counselors, and other school personnel, this important resource contains the most current information about Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=885 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=885 AD/HD Adult No matter how many organizing books you've read, this is one that can finally make a difference. Finally, an organizing book for adults with ADD! Five years in the making-this ground-breaking book was developed by Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D., in collaboration Judith Kolberg, nationally recognized professional organizer. The authors know ADDers inside and out-it's packed with readable, do-able strategies to help you take charge of the chaos. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=884 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=884 AD/HD Adult Employment Issues This book is packed with helpful advice and practical suggestions on: how to learn to manage your ADD on the job; how to recognize ADD-friendly jobs; how to request accommodations; how to work with your supervisor; and how to go about making job or career changes to find work that suits your strengths and interests. This book can be helpful to the young adult starting out or the person established in a career who wants to make changes in their job or workstyle. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=883 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=883 AD/HD Books for Children The games, puzzles, activities, articles, and resources in this exciting collection from the newsletter Brakes offer more than 50 ways for kids to handle the challenges of ADHD. "A wonderful resource for children with ADHD! It is full of useful information and practical exercises that will help children understand ADHD better and teach them ways to cope successfully with attentional problems. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=882 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=882 AD/HD Adult A professional ADD coach offers simple tools and tips for adults with ADD on how to heighten concentration and memory retention, lessen anxiety, cope with anger and frustration, deal with social situations, handle finances, and perform successfully at work. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=881 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=881 Asperger's Syndrome Non Verbal Learning Disability Social Skills Whether it's learning how long one can look at somebody; how to shift topics, despite one's desire to stick with that all-consuming special interest; how to say no to peer pressure; or dealing with sensitive topic - it's all here ... and more. In this comprehensive and user-friendly book, the author translates years of experience working with students with Asperger Syndrome and social-communication difficulties. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=880 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=880 Social Skills These illustrated cards are ideal either as a fun activity resource or for using with people who interpret language literally, including those with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. - Featuring thirty-eight commonly-used idioms and metaphors, each pair of cards shows scenarios that demonstrate both the literal interpretation and the implied meaning. - Match up the literal and non-literal meanings to ask 'What do we really mean?' - Idioms include: 'Let the cat out of the bag'; 'Stand up for yourself'; 'Piece of cake'; 'It cost an arm and a leg'; 'Green fingers'; 'See eye to eye'; 'Feeling blue'. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=879 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=879 Social Skills This game teaches children to pay attention to tone of voice, observe body language, and note how these cues affect the message. Children assume two roles during game play: Messenger and Listener. They learn by observing others and by getting immediate feedback about their own expressive abilities. They learn to adjust volume, expression, gestures, and other physical cues in order to communicate effectively and achieve greater self-control. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=878 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=878 Social Skills The Socially Speaking Game teaches and reinforces important social skills through the fun of a board game. This enjoyable game aims to encourage and reinforce effective social interactions as well as improving self-esteem, listening skills, receptive and expressive language and problem solving. Using a variety of role-play and problem-solving activities, children are given the opportunity to practice a variety of vital social skills such as listening, turn-taking, giving compliments, asking questions, eye contact, making telephone calls and conveying emotions. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=877 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=877 Social Skills What is your name? What do you like to do on rainy days? These questions and more will help your students sharpen their ability to ask and answer basic questions. Students can use the 56 question cards to talk about themselves and learn about others. The deck includes basic questions, open-ended questions, content cards, and game ideas all in a metal tin. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=876 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=876 Dyslexia & Dysgraphia Learning Disabilities Literacy / Reading Teaching Strategies Struggling writers can improve their skills dramatically if they get the detailed, explicit instruction they need. With this practical guidebook, equally effective for students who have learning disabilities or just need extra help, elementary and middle school teachers will discover how to use this systematic instruction in their classrooms. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=875 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=875 Learning Disabilities Learning Strategies This best-selling title has been completely re-written and offers pupils the range of ideas in a fresh approach to tackling the times tables. The work in this book is designed to give some meaning to the numbers in the times tables. It provides pictures and images to help you understand, work out or remember the times tables facts. The strategies are explained clearly and in detail so that as you progress you can shorten each method to produce facts quickly, accurately and with understanding. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=874 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=874 Dyslexia & Dysgraphia Learning Disabilities Literacy / Reading Teaching Strategies This innovative book provides general and special educators with teaching strategies to help students from pre-kindergarten to middle school learn to read and spell accurately by integrating two important, interlocking skills: decoding and spelling. The book is filled with classroom activities, lesson plans, samples of students' work, and extensive word lists-organized by students' age and ability levels. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=873 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=873 Books for Children Learning Disabilities This popular guidebook is written especially for pre-teens and teens who are having trouble in school because they learn differently from their peers. It offers a positive approach to helping students identify their individual learning strengths and gives many practical suggestions that students can use to work around their learning problems. The expanded revised edition contains a new chapter about Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD); several new study tip suggestions; and more homework for parents and teachers to help them understand what an LD child needs them to know. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=872 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=872 Learning Disabilities Teaching Strategies This book offers important insights into the often-confusing world of numeracy. By looking at learning difficulties in maths from several perspectives, including the language of mathematics, thinking styles and the demands of individual topics, Steve Chinn delivers a comprehensive text that will become an essential classroom companion to anyone who uses it. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=871 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=871 Learning Strategies Teaching Strategies The Source for Learning & Memory Strategies should serve as one of the vital road maps for exemplary schools of the future, guiding them along a well-lit thoroughfare upon which the informed education of students derives from a keen understanding of learning processes, along with a compassionate view of the widespread differences in learning that beckon us to value and nurture all kinds of minds (from foreword by Mel Levine). Information Guaranteed Outcomes Understand the information processing model of memory Help students identify and implement strategies to enhance their memory and learning in the classroom, specifically in the areas of reading, spelling, math, factual learning, and conceptual learning Benefits Reviews brain function and anatomy Teaches you how to develop instructional strategies and curriculum based on how the brain functions Learn the memory process, what a breakdown at any point means, and how to develop teaching tools to address the weakness Learn 15 common types of memory activities that students are often asked to use in school Learn over 175 strategies, activities, and tips that help learning stick as well as provide a palette for the student to use as he expands his understanding of the concept or skill: 14 phonological awareness 8 sound/symbol correspondence 40 spelling 14 vocabulary 9 reading comprehension 9 reading fluency 35 math 38 ways to learn and remember facts 12 memory strategies for conceptual learning Learn 14 types of visual organizers and 14 uses for them Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=870 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=870 Developmental Coord Disorder This Source provides you with the latest practical intervention for DCD. Chapters cover basic information on the motor skills development and difficulties, along with intervention approaches and strategies. You'll be the instant expert on this challenging disorder. Features Includes: the four criteria for diagnosing DCD from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Text revision, 2000, from the American Psychiatric Association the developmental motor skill milestones to help parents, colleagues, and physicians understand the long-term effects of DCD a glossary of terms with examples to clarify meanings 24 factors that can influence the acquisition of motor skills and the impact of each one valuable summary and list of references at the end of each chapter checklists of common motor skill behaviors two case studies that demonstrate the importance of an accurate, timely diagnosis of motor difficulties description of DCD and AD/HD, learning disorders, nonverbal learning disorders (NLD), Asperger's syndrome, and the slow learner easy-to-read, non-technical presentation with the latest practical information various treatment approaches based on the child's environments including: 3 motor skill training approaches questions to consider before beginning training general recommendations for parents/caregivers strategies for school personnel strategies within the community specific teaching strategies and tips for the professional Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=869 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=869 Learning Disabilities Learning Strategies The Semple Math Times Tables is a hightly effective method for teaching basic multiplication facts to any student. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=868 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=868 AD/HD Books for Children A companion to Putting On the Brakes, this best-selling workbook uses pictures, puzzles, mazes, and games to help young readers learn a rang e of skills. Lets kids put their knowledge about ADHD into action! Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600