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Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at School: Educating Students with Nld, Asperger Syndrome and Related Conditions » (New Edition)

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Authors: Pamela B. B. Tanguay, Sue Thompson
ISBN-13: 9781853029417, ISBN-10: 1853029416
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Kingsley, Jessica Publishers
Date Published: March 2002
Edition: New Edition

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Author Biography: Pamela B. Tanguay

Tanguay, Pamela B.

Book Synopsis

In this companion book to her successful Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home, Pamela Tanguay addresses issues related to the academic education of the child with NLD and related conditions. Topics such as school placement, program modifications, and social/emotional issues are covered, as well as specific teaching strategies, from how to deal with essay questions, to tips on helping the student master long division, and ideas for improving reading comprehension. The author defines and discusses concepts such as frontloading and a cooperative learning environment, and explains how they benefit the student with NLD and related conditions.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements8
Foreword9
Introduction15
Ch. 1NLD - What Is It?19
Ch. 2NLD Student Profile31
Ch. 3School Environment and Placement47
Ch. 4Teaching Strategies62
Ch. 5Social and Emotional Functioning77
Ch. 6Psychomotor and Spatial Challenges100
Ch. 7Arithmetic and Math116
Ch. 8Reading, Spelling, and Vocabulary136
Ch. 9Penmanship, Writing, and Composition156
Ch. 10Organization, Study Skills, and Homework175
Ch. 11Quizzes, Exams, and Standardized Testing193
Afterword213
App. I: Glossary of Terms216
App. II: Annotated Bibliography239
App. III: Internet Resources252
App. IV: Organizations259
Bibliography270
Index277

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