Now what? [electronic resource] : facing learning disabilities & attention deficit disorder / by Barbara Allison and Mary-Jane Hardie.
Written for parents, this updated book provides background information on learning disabilities and ADHD and gives guidance on what to do if a learning disability or ADHD has been suspected in a child. Information on advocating for your child is included.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 online resource (60 p.) : digital file. cm.
- Edition: [Rev. ed.]
- Publisher: [Brentwood Bay, B.C.] : T.O.L.D. Workshop, 2010.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Title from opening page (viewed May 27, 2010). At head of title: The T.O.L.D. Workshop Society, Try on Learning Disabilities. |
Formatted Contents Note: | About this guide book -- Now what? a note to parents -- If you are worried -- Learning Disabilities (LD) -- Seeking help LD -- Receiving the results -- Frequently asked questions -- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) -- Seeking help ADHD -- Receiving the diagnosis -- Frequently asked questions -- Medication -- FAQ about medication -- Where to begin - the acceptance process -- What is advocacy? -- Keep a file -- Parent/teacher meetings -- The informal parent/teacher meeting -- The formal parent/teacher meeting -- The teacher requested meeting -- Attending the meeting -- Advocating in the education system -- Example letter #1 -- Example letter #2 -- Example letter #3 -- Responsibilities -- The district ladder -- Final thoughts -- References. |
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