Learning Disabilities: How to Recognize and Manage Learning and Behavioral Problems in Children

by Trudy Carlson

After the death of her teenage son Ben, author Trudy Carlson compares his difficulty with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) with her own struggle with dyslexia. The difference between... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0964244322
• ISBN13: 9780964244320
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Benline Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Common Sense Spoken Here.

The very first sentence of this will grab and pull you in: "Young people with learning disabilities sometimes commit suicide." I thought this would be a book about learning disabilities like attention deficit disorder and dyslexia, and it is. What I didn't know or understand are the far-reaching consequences of undiagnosed and mis- or unmanaged symptoms! Although frustrating for the sufferer, learning disabilities can do more than keep them back a grade. However, treatment and low-cost (and some no-cost!) methods are available and outlined in this plain-speaking, easily understood guide. Trudy Carlson knows her topic. Not only has she taught university classes in child developmental psychology (which I thought would make her difficult to understand) but she also lived with dyslexia and attention deficit/hyperactive disorder, so she speaks from experience. Clearly written, well-thought out and practical, I'd recommend this book especially to grade school teachers, but others will benefit as well. Very helpful; very informative. Well done!