Mamen, Maggie.

Understanding Nonverbal Learning Disabilities : Parents and Professionals. - 1 online resource (178 pages) - JKP Essentials Ser. . - JKP Essentials Ser. .

Front cover -- Understanding Nonverbal Learning Disabilities: A Common-Sense Guide for Parents and Professionals -- CONTENTS -- OVERVIEW -- 1. Introduction to Learning Disabilities -- 2. What the Eye Doesn't See... Recognizing NLD -- 3. Assessment and Diagnosis of NLD -- 4. Pattern Recognition and NLD -- 5. Introduction to Subtypes -- 6. Perceptual NLD -- 7. Social NLD -- 8. Written Expressive NLD -- 9. Attentional NLD -- 10. General Approaches to Managing NLD -- 11. Strategies for Prganizational Skills -- 12. Strategies for Communication Skills and Social Lnaguage -- 13. Strategies for Processing Social Cues -- 14. Strategies for Written Expression -- 15. Strategies for Mathematics -- 16. Strategies for Self-regulation -- 17. Strategies for Behavior management -- 18. A Final Few Words -- REFERENCES -- RESOURCES -- ABOUT THE AUTHOR -- SUBJECT INDEX -- AUTHOR INDEX.

This guide offers a complete overview of Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLDs) and the wide variety of symptoms that different types of NLD present. Maggie Mamen provides a wealth of practical advice on key skills such as developing written and verbal communication, understanding social clues, managing behaviour, self-regulation and organization.

9781846426742


Learning disabilities.
Nonverbal learning disabilities.


Electronic books.

RJ506.L4M36 2007

618.9285889

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