Learning Disablities

Books

     Brown, C. (1965). Manchild in the promised land. New York: Macmillan.

     Lee, D. (1992). Faking it: A look into the mind of a creative learner. Portsmouth, NH: Heineman Educational Books.

     Moss, P. B. (1990). An autobiography: P. Buckley Moss: The people's artist. Waynesboro, VA: Shenandoah Heritage.

     Sacks, O. (1985). The man who mistook his wife for a hat. New York: Summit Books.

     Troyer, P. H. (1986). Father Bede's misfit. Monkton, MD: York Press.

     Academic Therapy Publications. (1995). Directory of Facilities and Services for the Learning Disabled. Novato, CA: Academic Therapy Publications. This directory is published every two years and includes a state-by-state list of private schools, facilities, diagnostic and tutorial services.

     Brooks, R.. (1991). The Self-Esteem Teacher Circle Pines: American Guidance Service. The book is part of an all-school approach called "Seeds of Self-Esteem" including videos, a journal and posters.

     Latham, P. H. and Latham, P. S. (1994). Succeeding in the Workplace: Attention Deficit Disorder and Learning Disabilities in the Workplace. A Guide to Success. Washington, DC: JKL Communications. Information about strategies and accommodations for work success.

     Levine, M. (1994). Educational Care. Cambridge, MA: Educators Publishing Service, 1994. The author describes a system for understanding and helping children with learning problems.

     Lipkin, M. (1994). School Search Guide to Colleges with Programs or Services for Students with Learning Disabilities. Belmont, MA: Schoolsearch Press. (617) 489-5785.

     Meltzer, L. J., et. al (1996).. Strategies for Success: Classroom Teaching Techniques for Students with Learning Problems. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed, 1996. A wide range of teaching strategies that can be implemented in the inclusive classroom are offered.

     Hallowell, Edward M., M.D. and Ratey, John, M.D.(1994). Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with ADD, from Childhood through Adulthood. New York: Pantheon Books, Hallowell and Ratey cover a broad range of issues pertaining to ADD/ADHD in both children and adults.

     Silver, L. (1993). Dr. Larry Silver's Advice to Parents on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press, Inc., 1993. A guide for parents that includes information about diagnosis and treatment of ADHD.

     Silver, L. (1992). The Misunderstood Child. Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books. A parent's guide for understanding and helping youngsters with learning disabilities, including social, emotional and family issues.

     Smith, S (1991). Succeeding Against the OddsLos Angeles, CA: Jeremy P. Tarcher, Inc. Stories of adults with learning disabilities, often celebrities, with inspirational lives.

     Vail, P. (1990). About Dyslexia: Unraveling the Myth Rosemont, NJ: Modern Learning Press,

VIDEOS

      Einstein and Me. Available through the Learning Disabilities Association of Massachusetts, 1275 Main Street, Waltham, MA (617) 891-5009. Dr. Jerome Schultz interviews students about their experiences with learning disabilities.

     How Difficult Can this Be? F.A.T. CITY. Available through CACLD, 18 Marshall Street, South Norwalk, CT 06854. (203) 838-5010. F.A.T. CITY explores the frustrations, anxiety and tension associated with learning disabilities through a simulation created by Richard Lavoie in a workshop format with teachers, parents and students.

     Last One Picked...First One Picked On. Learning Disabilities and Social Skills: Available through Public Broadcasting Service (800) 344-3337. In this video, Richard Lavoie uses a workshop format to explain the social problems that LD youngsters face.

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