Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home: A Parent's Guide

by Pamela B. Tanguay

Book Overview

Do you know a child who is bright, charming and articulate, but has no friends? A child who showed early signs of intelligence, but is now floundering, academically and emotionally? Children with... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1853029408
• ISBN13: 9781853029400
• Release Date: December 2000
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.7" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Great Intro to NLD for Parents and Educators

Recently our teenager was diagnosed with NLD. This book was recommended to us by a psychologist. We found the book to be extremely helpful in explaining NLD (in plain English) and helping us understand how to deal with the NLD child. The book addresses the needs of parents with either young or adolencent children with NLD. I highly recommend this book as a starting point for parents and educators in learning about NLD.

A Helping Hand for Parents

Pam Tanguay writes from considerable experience: she is one of the founders of NLD on the Web, an award winning website which disseminates information about NLD. For the parent wondering if NLD is a framework that fits her or his child, as well as for the parent who wants concrete suggestions about how to support a child with NLD at home, this book is a wellspring of information. The book is formatted to be a companion of sorts; well designed to make it handy for consultation over the years as various issues and challenges are tackled. As well, there is a comprehensive annotated bibliography and a list of organizations and internet resources. As an educator of children and teachers, as well as a parent of a child with NLD, I recommend this book as a 'must read' for both parents and educators.

Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home: A Parent's Guide

My only complaint is that Pam didn't write this book when my son was younger. But then we didn't know about Nonverbal Learning Disabilities when he was younger either! Pam Tanguay has written a book full of good strategies to help parents help their NLD child achieve a happier and more successful life. As NLD children are identified at increasingly younger ages, we are also realizing that the earlier interventions begin, the better these kids can do. Parents of NLD children need as many tools as possible to help their children succeed - Pam Tanguay has given them a whole tool box!

A must read!!!

This book is an outstanding handbook for parents and caregivers of children with NLD. Very helpful suggestions that will make life at home far less stressful for the entire family! Great ideas on organizational and social skills. A must read for those who want to better understand and support a child with NLD.

ESSENTIAL READING

I eagerly awaited Pamela Tanguay's Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home. It was well worth waiting for! Ever since my daughter was diagnosed with a nonverbal learning disability four years ago I have struggled to understand exactly what it all means. I have attempted to read as much as I can to understand the disability and have often drowned in all the terminology and jargon. I would have had a head start using Tanguay's glossary of terms. Practical suggestions go to the level of detail of waking up in the morning and give a whole new meaning and appreciation for the term "transition". There is practical guidance for all those daily frustrations and preparation for the future in the independent living skills. At the end of each chapter Tanguay provides a summary which I will use often for quick reference. This is essential reading for parents and others involved in the care of children with NLD. As a parent of a child with NLD child I have concentrated my advocacy efforts on school. The recognition of the chaos at home and the many suggestions to reduce it make reading this book extremely worthwhile.