http://www.ldaa.net/ en-us http://www.ldaa.net/ http://www.ldaa.net/ 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 Education For Life Bursary Criteria Applicant Requirements In order to qualify for the Education for Life bursary, you need to: Be a resident of Alberta living with a disability. Be 17 years old or older. Be a member of ACCD or become a member before the application deadline (June 30). Use the bursary in the province of Alberta. Use the bursary for course materials and/or tuition fees. Submit a completed application form and supporting materials by June 30 of the year you plan on attending a post-secondary institution. Value Disbursements range from $200 to $800. 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 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=867 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=867 AD/HD Learning Disabilities Because of the propensity of schools and society to label children, the Eides, physicians who specialize in treating children with learning challenges, want to ensure the accuracy of those labels. In their practice, they have seen children with misdiagnosed, undiagnosed, and untreated disabilities who are called lazy or underachievers. But the Eides emphasize that even the correct label does not define a child. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=866 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=866 Learning Disabilities Ideal for students who struggle with mathematics, this collection of 200 teaching activities and 40 games covers basic calculations, place value, multiplication, and division, with reproducibles on a CD-ROM. Based on the author's experience in working with learners with dyslexia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia, the recommended strategies are equally suitable for all students aged 7 to 14. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=865 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=865 Books for Children Learning Disabilities What's a kid to do when reading problems get him in trouble and make him the target of teasing? As Alex becomes aware of his different learning style, he realizes that his hero, Thomas Edison, faced similar problems. Together they try new solutions until they succeed at their dream to create things that no one ever thought of before. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=864 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=864 Books for Children Dyslexia & Dysgraphia Learning Disabilities Kindergarten-Grade 4-Adam starts school, and although he loves stories, he can't seem to get the words to make sense. Over the next few years, he slowly despairs of ever learning to read. Instead, he imagines that he is being held captive by an evil king who torments him with vowels. His parents hire tutors to help, but it isn't until a specialist comes in at the beginning of third grade and diagnoses him as dyslexic that things start to look up. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=863 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=863 AD/HD Over 100 accommodation strategies designed and tested for students with ADHD promise to bring success in the classroom, the community, with peers and parents. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=862 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=862 Learning Disabilities Learning Strategies Teaching Strategies The second edition of this comprehensive book provides educators in grades K-12 with strategies and TEACHING methods for helping students with learning problems develop, maintain and generalize twelve STUDY SKILLS essential for successful learning in today's curriculum. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=861 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=861 Learning Disabilities Teaching Strategies Practical and accessible, this book provides the first step-by-step guide to cognitive strategy instruction, which has been shown to be one of the most effective instructional techniques for students with learning problems. Presented are proven strategies that students can use to improve their self-regulated learning, study skills, and performance in specific content areas, including written language, reading, and math. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=860 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=860 Learning Strategies Teaching Strategies Organizational skills are traditionally broadly defined and broadly taught. For students with Challenges in the areas of multi-tasking or executive functioning managing homework can be overwhelming to the point of meltdown. Through her warm and engaging teaching style, Michelle explains different types of organizational tasks, and how to help students focus more on their strengths than their weaknesses when approaching a homework assignment. Michelle presents 10 steps for organizing and producing homework. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=859 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=859 Assessment Worrying about your child's difficulties is upsetting enough - the last thing you need is for questions about psychological testing to cause you more stress. With nearly 20 years of combined experience in the field, Dr. Ellen Braaten and Dr. Gretchen Feloulos explain the role testing plays in diagnosing and devising treatment plans for dyslexia, ADHD, math and reading disorders, and other childhood problems, including Asperger Syndrome, depression, and anxiety. You'll learn what to expect as testing unfolds, how to crack the code of numerical scores and jargon-filled reports, ways to make the process less stressful for children, and what your options are each step of the way. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=858 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=858 AD/HD Books for Children Books for Youth or Teens A young boy writes in his journal about the frustrations and triumphs of living with attention deficit disorder. Written for grade 4 - 8 reading level. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=857 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=857 AD/HD Learning Disabilities Social Skills Socially ADDept helps parents teach the hidden rules of communication to children who are having social problems. The manual is in a workbook format and guides parents through each topic through a series of exercises and suggested dialogue. Some of the topics covered are how to handle teasing, use appropriate body language, comprehend jokes and sarcasm, and join groups effectively. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=856 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=856 Adult Advocacy Post-Secondary Education Transition to Adulthood Filled with strategies, and resources, this book uses the author's groundbreaking research about successful adults with learning disabilities, to promote self-advocacy. This work is brimming with useful and practical information. It is easily understood and embraced by students with learning disabilities, their parents, guidance counselors, and stakeholders in the fields of both higher education and special education. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=855 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=855 Transition to Adulthood Employment Issues Post-Secondary Education More than ever, young adults are struggling with career and life decisions that can sometimes seem overwhelming. Some return home to live with their parents, or find themselves in unsatisfying jobs, or lack a sense of direction in their lives. They suffer from what Dr. Mel Levine calls "work-life unreadiness," which prevents them from making the transition to full adulthood and which can cause considerable anguish. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=854 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=854 Asperger's Syndrome Non Verbal Learning Disability Social Skills Raising NLD Superstars is essential reading for all those who come in to contact with children with non-verbal learning disorders (NLD). Instead of insisting upon the one size fits all model of intervention, the author focuses on the individual nature of NLD children and offers practical, adaptable advice that will help them find their place both in the family and in wider social groups. The author shares her experiences of life as the parent of a child with NLD with humanity and humor. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=853 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=853 Social Skills This book offers direct, sense-making, step-by-step exercises that parents can do with their children to increase their social skills and awareness. Based on the highly successful social skills training groups that have been directed by Cathi Cohen for many years, Raise Your Child's Social I.Q. provides parents with the structure to work on skills at home--how to join a group, how to choose friends, how to notice what people around you are feeling, how to handle angry feelings and much, much more. Parents, this book offers direct, sense-making, step-by-step exercises that parents can do with their children to increase their social skills and awareness. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=852 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=852 AD/HD Books for Children Books for Youth or Teens When young people learn they have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), they often have many questions, doubts, and fears. Written from both a pediatric and an educational perspective, this highly successful book -- now available in a new edition -- attempts to address their questions and needs. ADD and ADHD specialist Patricia O. Quinn, inducted into the CHADD Hall of Fame in 2000, and her coauthor Judith Stern have revised and expanded Putting on the Brakes, including a thoroughly updated chapter on the latest advances in medications and recommended treatment programs that help children manage their disorder. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=851 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=851 Dyslexia & Dysgraphia Learning Disabilities Literacy / Reading Teaching Strategies Practical Ideas That Really Work for Students With Dyslexia and Other Reading Disorders is just what many educators have been looking for: A tool to help teachers and reading specialists gather information about reading problems that impact students¹ performance in content area classes. Practical strategies to help teachers improve students' reading skills. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=850 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=850 Learning Disabilities Literacy / Reading Acknowledging that parents often lose valuable years by waiting for their school systems to test for a child's reading disability, Hall and Moats offer a detailed, realistic program for making parents actively involved in their children's reading lives. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=849 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=849 Asperger's Syndrome Non Verbal Learning Disability Most teachers will at some point come across a child with nonverbal learning disabilities, and this practical and informative book will be invaluable in helping them to help such children to achieve their full potential in the classroom. Topics such as finding the right school, curriculum modifications, and social and emotional issues experienced by children with NLD are covered. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=848 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=848 Emotional & Behavioural Issues Social Skills My Book Full of Feelings will help taech children to identify, access the intensity of and respond appropriately to their emotions. The book is fully interactive and uses a dry-erase marker so that unique situations and solutions can be added and changed with a wipe of a paper towel, as the child masters a skill and grows. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=847 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=847 Dyslexia & Dysgraphia Literacy / Reading Teaching Strategies This book centers around multisensory language education - a method of learning that uses hearing, sight, movement, and touch. The book offers effective strategies for teaching students with dyslexia and other struggling language learners. The book defines multisensory education and examines its use in several educational subject areas. This edition includes chapters on teaching phonemic awareness, reading, comprehension, spelling, vocabulary, math, handwriting, composition, and study skills. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=846 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=846 Social Skills The often overlooked area of emotions, which poses a major challenge for children with autism spectrum and other social cognitive challenges, receives major emphasis in this collection of easy-to-use activities for children ages 4-18. Children learn to identify and respond to their own feelings as well as the feelings of others, thereby improving their chances of maintaining and establishing fulfilling and successful social relationships. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=845 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=845 Learning Disabilities This poignant, intimate portrait of the author's daughter and her constant battle with serious learning disabilities opens an often hidden world and illuminates the many ways learning disabilities shape the lives of entire families. While having the Ford family name has provided Allegra with some advantages (the author is Henry Ford's great-granddaughter), living with a learning disability can be extremely difficult for anyone so diagnosed, and often a proper diagnosis is itself very difficult to come by. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=844 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=844 Social Skills The book introduces Michelle's ILAUGH model, which helps folks to see the connection between social and academic skills. This model provides a way to pinpoint specific areas of challenges that a student may face and how these impact school, work and social interaction. For ages K-adulthood grade and beyond, this also provides insight on what information we expect students to develop "naturally" to become strong learners. Handouts and IEP goal suggestions are provided at the end of each ILAUGH chapter. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=843 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=843 Learning Disabilities Teaching Strategies This unique program allows viewers to experience the same frustration, anxiety and tension that children with learning disabilities face in their daily lives. Teachers, social workers, psychologists, parents and friends who have participated in Richard Lavoie's workshop reflect upon their experience and the way it changed their approach to L.D. children. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=842 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=842 Asperger's Syndrome Non Verbal Learning Disability A fully revised and expanded edition of a best-selling classic, this book offers complete information about parenting a child with a nonverbal learning disorder or Asperger's disorder. This edition includes a new section on anxiety and social anxiety, now commonly held to be major issues for children with these conditions, and new specific skills training for social behaviors limited by a child's ability to perform. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=841 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=841 Non Verbal Learning Disability In Helping Children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities to Flourish, Marilyn Martin presents a comprehensive developmental profile of children with NLD. She explores the controversies surrounding the disorder so parents and professionals can identify learners with NLD and insure they receive early intervention. Offering practical advice on NLD at home and at school, she describes step-by-step interventions for improving a range of skills from penmanship to social acumen. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=840 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=840 Transition to Adulthood Learning Disabilities More than ever, young adults are struggling with career and life decisions that can sometimes seem overwhelming. Some return home to live with their parents, or find themselves in unsatisfying jobs, or lack a sense of direction in their lives. They suffer from what Dr. Mel Levine calls "work-life unreadiness," which prevents them from making the transition to full adulthood and which can cause considerable anguish. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=839 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=839 AD/HD Books for Children Books for Youth or Teens Kids today have a lot to keep track of - and keep organized. Schoolwork, friends, activities, chores...rooms, backpacks, lockers, desks...and what about fun? Here's friendly, practical, humorous help for kids who want to manage their tasks, their time, and their stuff - without going overboard or being totally obsessed. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=838 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=838 Adult Dyslexia & Dysgraphia Dyslexia in Adults: Education and Employment covers key aspects of learning in adults with dyslexia, including individual profiles, strengths and difficulties, the role of the tutor, course design, assessment and method of teaching, as well as providing a number of support strategies. Case studies highlights the needs of employers and dyslexic adults in the workplace and give examples of good practice. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=837 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=837 AD/HD Asperger's Syndrome Gifted Children Learning Disabilities Recognizing the different levels and kinds of giftedness, this book provides an insight into the challenges and benefits specific to gifted children with attention difficulties. Explaining why certain children are gifted and how giftedness is manifested, each chapter on a specific topic addresses the relevance for children with AD/HD, autism and Asperger Syndrome. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=836 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=836 AD/HD Adult In 1994, Driven to Distraction sparked a revolution in our understanding of attention deficit disorder. Now a second revolution is under way in the approach to ADD, and the news is great. Drug therapies, our awareness of the role of diet and exercise, even the way we define the disorder-all are changing radically. In this new book, Drs. Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=835 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=835 Social Skills Parents and professionals often ask how to teach social skills and how to design social skills programs for children with ASD. Often they are seeking answers to basic questions such as "where do we start" and "what strategies do we use?" This book addresses the need for social programming for children and adolescents with ASD by providing a comprehensive five-step model. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=834 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=834 Learning Disabilities Teaching Strategies F.A.T--Frustration, Anxiety, Tension--three all-too-familiar feelings for the families of children with learning disabilities. It is the basis for a 1987 workshop simulating the children's daily experiences. Richard Lavoie, creator of the original F.A.T. City Workshop, reviews the history & philosophy of the project, the major trends & issues in the field of learning disabilities since 1987, and the challenges ahead for parents & educators Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=833 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=833 AD/HD Adult Every year, millions of withdrawn little girls and chronically overwhelmed women go undiagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder because they don't fit the stereotypical profile: they're not fast-talking, hyperactive, or inattentive, and they are not male. Sari Solden's groundbreaking study reveals that ADD affects just as many women as men, and that the resulting depression, disorganization, anxiety, and underachievement are also symptoms of ADD. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=832 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=832 AD/HD Adult How am I supposed to help my kids when I can't manage my own ADD? Unlike many other parenting books, When Moms and Kids have ADD recognizes that ADD is a family affair. Rather than offering parenting advice that may be highly unrealistic, this book starts by addressing a mothers needs, helping her to understand the importance of getting help for herself before she can succeed in helping her kids. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=831 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=831 Gifted Children Learning Disabilities Smart Kids With Learning Difficulties: Overcoming Obstacles and Realizing Potential is an engaging must-read for any parent, educator, or counselor of smart kids who face learning difficulties. The authors, who have more than 20 years experience working with and advocating for gifted and learning diabled children, provide useful, practical advice for helping smart kids with learning challenges succeed in school. Topics covered in the book include identifying and recognizing gifted/learning disabled students, what the law says about this population, planning and developing accommodations that empower these students, what works and doesn't work in the classroom, tools and checklists to build supportive learning environments, and the roles and responsibilities of parents, students, and school personnel. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=830 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=830 AD/HD Transition to Adulthood Learning Disabilities An indispensable guide to the special challenges faced by parents of learning-disabled children as they enter adulthood, by the author of Laughing Allegra, a leading activist and parent of an adult child with LD. In 2003 Anne Ford (great-granddaughter of Henry Ford) published Laughing Allegra, about the struggles of raising her learning-disabled daughter, and received a flood of letters from parents of children with LD, ADD, and ADHD, many expressing concerns about what to do as their children age. On Their Own is an invaluable road map to ease these parents' fears and answer their questions, especially the one that haunts them daily: Will or can their child be on their own, and how? In a candid, sympathetic style, laced with real-life stories, the book covers such topics as: * Social skills and dating * Staying healthy * Sibling relationships * Interaction with employers and co-workers * Job hunting * Finding the right college or trade school * Estate planning Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=829 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=829 AD/HD Learning Disabilities Post-Secondary Education Every day, your school, your teachers, and even your peers draw lines to measure and standardize intelligence. They decide what criteria make one person smart and another person stupid. They decide who will succeed and who will just get by. Perhaps you find yourself outside the norm, because you learn differently -- but, unlike your classmates, you have no system in place that consistently supports your ability and desire to learn. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=828 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=828 AD/HD Learning Disabilities Kids in the Syndrome Mix is a concise, scientifically up-to-date, all-in-one guide to the whole range of often co-existing neuro-behavioral disorders in children-from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder, and bipolar disorder to autistic spectrum disorders, nonverbal learning disabilities, sensory integration problems, and executive dysfunction.Dr. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=827 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=827 Emotional & Behavioural Issues An explosive child who frequently exhibits severe noncompliance, temper outbursts, and verbal or physical aggression. If this sounds like your child, you're probably feeling frustrated, guilt-ridden, and overwhelmed. At last, Dr. Ross Greene offers help for you and your child. Now updated with new practical information, The Explosive Child lays out a sensitive, practical approach to helping your child at home and school, including: reducing hostility and antagonism between the child and adults anticipating situations in which the child is most likely to explode creating an eviornment in which explosions are less likely to occur focusing less on reward and punishment and more on communication and calloborating problem solving helping your child develop the skills to be more flexible and handle frustration more adaptively In The Explosive Child, you'll find ways to regain and optimism and to handle your child's difficulties competently and with compassion. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=826 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=826 AD/HD Parenting The overstuffed backpack, the missing homework, the unused planner, the test he didn't know about. Sound familiar? When the disorganized child meets the departmentalized structure of middle school, everything can fall apart. Even the academically successful child will start to falter if she misses deadlines, loses textbooks, or can't get to class on time. This practical book is full of hands-on strategies for helping parents identify and teach organizational skills. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=825 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=825 AD/HD Adult This landmark book brings together a broad field of experts to create a much needed and long-overdue book on the issues unique to women with AD/HD. Whether you are a woman who suspects that she has AD/HD, or a professional that wants to better diagnose and treat women with AD/HD, this book is designed with you in mind. In this unique blend of the professional and personal, the reader will come away with a broad-ranging, in-depth understanding of what it means to be a woman with AD/HD, and how to help women with AD/HD face their unique challenges. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=823 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=823 AD/HD A ground-breaking book on the needs and issues of girls with attentional problems: why they are often undiagnosed, how they are different from boys, and what their special needs are in school, in their social world and at home. Age-related checklists from pre-school to high school help parents and professionals better identify and help girls with AD/HD. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=822 http://www.ldaa.net/article.php?article_id=822 AD/HD Adult The science has been clear since 1994, when Adult AD/HD was declared a medical diagnosis. Still, the public harbors misconceptions, and that means millions suffer needlessly. And that includes millions of couples who can't understand why their lives together are so hard -- sometimes despite many attempts at couples therapy. Everyone knows someone with adult AD/HD. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600