How the special needs brain learns

Summary: This book provides research information about common learning disabilities and suggests strategies that teachers can use to help students with specific learning problems. While written for school teachers, many of the strategies can be adapted for use with adult learners.

Record details

ISBN: 1412949866 (cloth)
ISBN: 9781412949866 (cloth)
ISBN: 1412949874 (pbk.)
ISBN: 9781412949873 (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
xiv, 232 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Thousand Oaks, CA : Corwin Press, c2007.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 212-229) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- The brain and learning -- When learning difficulties arise -- Attention disorders -- Speech disabilities -- Reading disabilities -- Writing disabilities -- Mathematical disabilities -- Emotional and behavioral disorders -- Autism Spectrum disorders -- Putting it all together -- Glossary -- References -- Resources -- Index.