Learning Disabilities Information for Teens, 3rd Ed.

Description

Provides consumer health information for teens on identifying, diagnosing and living with various types of learning disabilities. Includes an index, and a directory of organizations to provide help or support for those with learning disabilities.

Sujets

• Disabilities
• Young Adult Nonfiction
• Reference
• Adolescent medicine
• Disability

Informations

• Publié par: Infobase Publishing
• Date de parution: 01 août 2020
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780780818156
• Langue: English

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Teen Health Series
 
 
 
 
LEARNING DISABILITIES INFORMATION FOR TEENS THIRD EDITION
Teen Health Series
 
 
LEARNING DISABILITIES INFORMATION FOR TEENS THIRD EDITION
 
 
Health Tips about Academic Skills Disorders and Other Disabilities That Affect Learning
Including Information about Common Signs of Learning Disabilities, School Issues, Career Options, Employment Support, and Learning to Live with a Learning Disability and Other Related Issues
 
 
 

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OMNIGRAPHICS
Kevin Hayes, Managing Editor
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Copyright © 2020 Omnigraphics
ISBN 978-0-7808-1814-9
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Hayes, Kevin (Editor of health information), editor.
Title: Learning disabilities information for teens: health tips about academic skills disorders and other disabilities that affect learning including information about common signs of learning disabilities, school issues, learning to live with a learning disability, and other related issues / Kevin Hayes, editor.
Description: Third edition. | Detroit: Omnigraphics, Inc., [2020] | Series: Teen health series | Includes bibliographical references and index. | Audience: Ages 13 | Audience: Grades 7-9 | Summary: “Provides basic consumer health information for teens on identifying, diagnosing and living with various types of learning disabilities. Includes an index, and a directory of organizations to provide help or support for those with learning disabilities”-- Provided by publisher.
Identifiers: LCCN 2020023557 (print) | LCCN 2020023558 (ebook) | ISBN 9780780818149 (library binding) | ISBN 9780780818156 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: Learning disabilities--Health aspects.
Classification: LCC RJ496.L4 L434 2020 (print) | LCC RJ496.L4 (ebook) | DDC 618.92/85889--dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020023557
LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020023558
 
 
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Table of Contents
Preface
Part 1 | Process of Learning: An Overview
Chapter 1—Learning Process
Chapter 2—Gifted Students with Learning Disabilities
Chapter 3—Early Literacy
Chapter 4—Early Childhood Education
Chapter 5—Early Learning and School Readiness Program
Chapter 6—What Is a Learning Disability?
Chapter 7—What Are Some Common Signs of Learning Disabilities?
Chapter 8—Determining the Existence of a Specific Learning Disability for K-12
Chapter 9—Early Intervention for Learning Disabilities
Chapter 10—Conditions Related to Learning Disabilities
Chapter 11—Statistics on Learning Disabilities
Chapter 12—NICHD Learning Disabilities Research
Part 2 | Types of Learning Disabilities
Chapter 13—Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Chapter 14—Dyscalculia: Math Disability
Chapter 15—Reading and Writing Disabilities
Chapter 16—Specific Language Impairment
Chapter 17—Nonverbal Learning Disability
Chapter 18—Developmental Gerstmann Syndrome
Chapter 19—Developmental Dyspraxia: Impaired Sensory and Motor Skills
Chapter 20—Disruption in Executive Function
Part 3 | Congenital and Genetic Disorders That Affect Learning
Chapter 21—Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 22—Down Syndrome and Learning Difficulties
Chapter 23—Cognitive Features of Klinefelter Syndrome
Chapter 24—Learning Disability in Girls with Turner Syndrome
Chapter 25—47,XYY Syndrome
Chapter 26—Aarskog-Scott Syndrome
Chapter 27—Smith-Kingsmore Syndrome
Chapter 28—Triple X Syndrome
Part 4 | Other Disabilities and Chronic Conditions That Impact Learning
Chapter 29—Bipolar Disorder and Learning Disorders
Chapter 30—Cerebral Palsy and Specific Learning Disabilities
Chapter 31—Epilepsy and Learning Disabilities
Chapter 32—Autistic People Have a Learning Disability
Chapter 33—Learning Problems in Childhood Cancer
Chapter 34—Drug Abuse and Your High-School Grades
Chapter 35—Childhood Lead Poisoning
Chapter 36—Understanding Tourette Syndrome and Its Effects on Learning
Chapter 37—Language and Speech Disorders
Chapter 38—Hearing Loss
Chapter 39—Pediatric Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Part 5 | School Options for Teens with Learning Disability
Chapter 40—Choosing a School
Chapter 41—Special Education Services
Chapter 42—School-Based Preparatory Experiences
Chapter 43—Educational Options after High School
Chapter 44—Preparing for Postsecondary Education
Chapter 45—Connecting Activities to Gain Access to Chosen Postschool Options
Part 6 | Career Options and Employment Support
Chapter 46—Transition Planning
Chapter 47—Learning about Career Options
Chapter 48—Youth Development and Leadership
Chapter 49—Vocational Rehabilitation
Chapter 50—Disclosing Disabilities
Chapter 51—Learning Disabilities on the Job
Chapter 52—Employment Supports
Chapter 53—Volunteerism and Service-Learning as a Pathway to Employment
Chapter 54—Cultivating Qualified Workers
Chapter 55—Starting a Career with the Federal Government
Chapter 56—Finding, Accommodating, and Retaining Employees with Disabilities
Part 7 | Living with a Learning Disability
Chapter 57—Deeper Learning
Chapter 58—Service-Learning
Chapter 59—School Supportive Learning Environment
Chapter 60—Assistive Technology
Chapter 61—Self-Esteem Issues and Children with Learning Disabilities
Chapter 62—Self-Advocacy for Students with Learning Disabilities
Chapter 63—Common Barriers to Participation Experienced by People with Disabilities
Chapter 64—Social Skills, Friends, and Dating
Chapter 65—Stopping Bullies
Chapter 66—Siblings with Learning Disabilities
Chapter 67—Becoming a Successful Adult
Chapter 68—Sound Advice: High School Music Training Sharpens Language Skills
Chapter 69—Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Chapter 70—Your Legal Disability Rights
Part 8 | If You Need More Help or Information
Chapter 71—Directory of Learning Disabilities Organizations
Index
Preface
About This Book
In the United States, nearly 7.1 million children and youth ages 3–21 in the year 2018–19 received special education services for learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other disorders that affect language development, motor control, attention, and behavior. It is important to understand how students with learning disabilities can be helped. According to the 2019 Building a Grad Nation Data Brief , in 2017, the national graduation rate reached an all-time high of 84.6 percent, compared with just 67.1 percent of students with disabilities—a gap of more than 17.5 percentage points. Although most states saw improvements in their on-time graduation rate for students with disabilities, just 26 states saw increases of at least 1 percentage point. Moreover, 14 states saw their rates decline over the past year. Identifying and addressing problems as early as possible enables students to develop the skills and coping strategies needed to succeed in school and beyond.
Learning Disabilities Information for Teens, Third Edition describes the process of learning, the different kinds of learning disabilities, and their common signs, causes, and diagnostic procedures. It also discusses how other disabilities, disorders, and chronic conditions can affect learning. Information on academic issues, career options, and employment supports for young adults with learning disabilities is provided. Coping tips such as learning environments, assistive technology, and other adolescent issues along with facts about laws designed to protect the rights of people with learning disabilities are included. The book concludes with a directory of resources for further help and information.
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: An Overview defines the learning process and provides information about gifted students with learning disabilities. It describes common signs and conditions associated with people with learning disabilities. Early intervention, statistics, and research on learning disabilities are discussed. Information on early learning, early literacy, and early education is also provided.
Part 2: Types of Learning Disabilities describes the categories of learning disabilities—ADHD, academic skills disorders, developmental speech and language disorders, and other disorders that include impaired sensory and motor skills, and information processing issues. The often-overlooked disruption in the executive function is also discussed.
Part 3: Congenital and Genetic Disorders That Affect Learning provides information on certain genetics and substance abuse disorders such as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs), Down syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, Turner syndrome, 47,XYY syndrome, Aarskog-Scott syndrome, Smith-Kingsmore syndrome, and Triple X syndrome.
Part 4: Other Disabilities and Chronic Conditions That Affect Lear