Understanding Learning Disabilities
by Matt Blumenthal, Mellisa Leong, Jock Rustic
ISBN: 9781787159501
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Imprint : Kruger Brentt Publishers UK Ltd.
Year : 2025
Price : Rs. 292.00
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About The Book
KEY FEATURES
This book provides an introduction to learning disabilities and describes the processes and practices that are necessary for the identification process.
It is written in a lucid style with theoretical discussions and being supplemented with illustrations, and tables for easy understanding of the subject.
The book is also supported with a comprehensive glossary and index at the end.
This book is essential for any parent or teacher who has a child with a learning disability and
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
Preface v
1. Introduction 1
?? Definition of learning disabilities 1
?? Types of learning disabilities 3
?? Information processing deficits 4
?? Specific learning disabilities 5
?? History of the field 8
?? The exclusionary clause 12
?? Classification criteria 12
?? Prevalence of learning disabilities 13
?? Growth in the identification of students with learning disabilities 14
?? Warning signs of a learning disability 15
?? Conclusion 16
?? Diagnosis 16
?? Gender issues 2
