Learning and Developmental Disabilities Sourcebook, 1st Ed.

Description

Provides basic consumer health information about learning and developmental disabilities; their types, causes, diagnosis, and treatment; and information about caring for people with learning and developmental disabilities, along with school and career options available for them. Includes resources for additional help and information.

Sujets

• Vie de famille
• Santé familiale
• Disabilities
• Reference
• Disability
• Health

Informations

• Publié par: Infobase Publishing
• Date de parution: 01 avril 2021
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780780818927
• Langue: English

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Learning and Developmental Disabilities
SOURCEBOOK
FIRST EDITION
Disability Series
Learning and Developmental Disabilities
SOURCEBOOK
FIRST EDITION
 
Basic Consumer Health Information about Learning and Developmental Disabilities; Their Types, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment; and Information about Caring for People with Learning and Developmental Disabilities, along with School and Career Options Available for Them
Along with Facts about the Problems Faced by People with Disabilities, Their Rights, Benefits Available for Them and Resources for Additional Help and Information
 
 

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Bibliographic Note
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OMNIGRAPHICS
Kevin Hayes, Managing Editor
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Copyright © 2021 Omnigraphics
ISBN 978-0-7808-1891-0
E-ISBN 978-0-7808-1892-7

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Hayes, Kevin (Editor of health information), editor.
Title: Learning and developmental disabilities sourcebook : basic consumer health information about Learning and developmental disabilities; their types, causes, diagnosis, and treatment; and information about caring for people with learning and developmental disabilities, along with school and career options available for them along with facts about the problems faced by people with disabilities, their rights, benefits available for them and resources for additional help and information / edited by Kevin Hayes.
Description: First edition. | Detroit, MI : Omnigraphics, Inc., 2021. | Series: Disability series | Summary: “Provides basic consumer health information about learning and developmental disabilities; their types, causes, diagnosis, and treatment; and information about caring for people with learning and developmental disabilities, along with school and career options available for them. Includes resources for additional help and information”-- Provided by publisher.
Identifiers: LCCN 2021005097 (print) | LCCN 2021005098 (ebook) | ISBN 9780780818910 (library binding) | ISBN 9780780818927 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: Learning disabilities. | Learning disabled. | Developmental disabilities.
Classification: LCC LC4704.L3766 2021 (print) | LCC LC4704 (ebook) | DDC 371.9--dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021005097
LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021005098
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Table of Contents
Preface
Part 1: Process of Learning
Chapter 1—Physiology of Learning
Chapter 2—Early Learning
Section 2.1—Importance of Early Learning
Section 2.2—Early Childhood Education
Chapter 3—Learning Disabilities
Chapter 4—Signs of Learning Disabilities
Chapter 5—Statistics on Learning Disabilities
Chapter 6—Gifted Students with Learning Disabilities
Part 2: Development Milestones
Chapter 7—Developmental Monitoring and Screening
Chapter 8—Developmental Milestone Checklist
Chapter 9—Speech and Language Developmental Milestones
Chapter 10–Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 11–Statistics on Developmental Disabilities
Part 3: Specific Types of Learning Disabilities
Chapter 12–Reading Disorders
Chapter 13–Dyslexia
Chapter 14–Dysgraphia
Chapter 15–Dyscalculia
Chapter 16–Language and Speech Disorders
Chapter 17–Auditory Processing Disorder
Chapter 18–Nonverbal Learning Disability
Chapter 19–Gerstmann Syndrome
Chapter 20–Developmental Dyspraxia: Impaired Sensory and Motor Skills
Chapter 21–Visual Processing Disorder
Part 4: Specific Types of Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 22–Birth Defects
Chapter 23–Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 24–Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Chapter 25–Autism Spectrum Disorder
Chapter 26–Cerebral Palsy
Chapter 27–Hearing Loss
Chapter 28–Vision Impairment
Chapter 29–Intellectual Disability
Chapter 30–Apraxia of Speech
Chapter 31–Muscular Dystrophy
Chapter 32–Tourette Syndrome
Chapter 33–Aarskog-Scott Syndrome
Chapter 34–Smith-Kingsmore Syndrome
Chapter 35–Genetic Disorders with Learning Disability
Section 35.1—Fragile X Syndrome
Section 35.2—Triple X Syndrome
Section 35.3—47, XYY Syndrome
Part 5: Caring for People with Learning and Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 36–Concerned about Your Child’s Development?
Chapter 37–Early Intervention
Section 37.1—Early Intervention: An Overview
Section 37.2—Parent Notification and Consent in Early Intervention
Chapter 38–Treatments for Learning Disabilities
Chapter 39–School Options for People with Learning and Developmental Disabilities
Section 39.1—Choosing a School
Section 39.2—Special Education Services
Section 39.3—Educational Options after High School
Chapter 40–Career Options for People with Learning and Developmental Disabilities
Section 40.1—Considerations for Youth with Disabilities
Section 40.2—Employment Supports
Section 40.3—Vocational Rehabilitation
Section 40.4—Ticket to Work
Section 40.5—Starting a Career with the Federal Government
Chapter 41–COVID-19 among People with Developmental Disabilities
Part 6: Living with Learning and Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 42–Common Barriers to Participation Experienced by People with Disabilities
Chapter 43–Rehabilitative and Assistive Technology
Chapter 44–Transport Facilities for People with Disabilities
Section 44.1—Adapting Motor Vehicles for People with Disabilities
Section 44.2—Passengers with Disabilities and the Air Carrier Access Act
Chapter 45–Self-Advocacy for Students with Learning Disabilities
Chapter 46–Social Skills, Friends, and Dating
Chapter 47–Preventing Bullying
Chapter 48–Siblings with Learning Disabilities
Chapter 49–Independent Living
Chapter 50–Special Needs Trusts
Chapter 51–Disability-Rights Laws
Chapter 52–Benefits for People with Disabilities
Chapter 53–Becoming a Successful Adult
Part 7: Additional Resources
Chapter 54–Directory of Resources Related to Learning and Developmental Disabilities
Preface
About This Book
Learning and developmental disabilities refer to the functional limitations caused by neurological disorders. They can usually be identified in infancy or childhood. Learning disabilities affect a child’s ability to speak, read, write, and do mathematical calculations while developmental disabilities affect the day-to-day functioning of the child. There are different types of learning and developmental disabilities. A child may have more than one type of disability. If you think your child is displaying signs of any such disabilities, it is important to consult a pediatrician and seek early intervention services. Although learning and developmental disabilities may last a person’s entire life, people with these disabilities can lead a normal life with proper support.
Learning and Developmental Disabilities Sourcebook, First Edition describes the process of learning and provides information about early learning. It discusses the basics of development in children along with the facts about speech, language, social, and emotional development. It explains what learning and developmental disabilities are and provides statistical data on their prevalence. Specific types of learning and developmental disabilities are discussed along with their causes, symptoms, and diagnostic procedures. It also explains how to care for people with learning and developmental disabilities and provides information about the school and career options available for them. The problems commonly faced by people with disabilities such as bullying, coping with sibling issues, and barriers to participation are discussed and tips to lead an independent life are provided. It also offers information about the rights of people with disabilities and the benefits available for them. The book concludes with a directory of resources for further help and support.
How to Use This Book
This book is divided into parts and chapters. Parts focus on broad areas of interest. Chapters are devoted to single topics within a part.
Part 1: Process of Learning begins with an explanation on the physiology of learning and provides facts about early learning. It provides information about learning disabilities and offers statistical data on the prevalence of learning disabilities.
Part 2: Development Milestones explains how to monitor and screen a child’s development. It provides an overview of speech, language, social, and emotional development. It talks about developmental disabilities and provides statistical data on the prevalence of developmental disabilities.
Part 3: Specific Types of Learning Disabilities describes the most common forms of learning disabilities including dyslexia, dysgraphia, language and speech disorders, visual processing disorder, and so on. It explains what these disorders are, how they are diagnosed, and how they are treated.
Part 4: Specific Types of Developmental Disabilities talks about various developmental disabilities such as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), cerebral palsy (CP), apraxia of speech, Toure