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Book Detail
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Learning Disabilities Sourcebook, 7th Ed.
Chambers, James, Ed.
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Previous ISBN (13): 9780780817036 Category: ConsHlth: Special Education
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Synopsis:
Learning disabilities are neurological disorders that affect the brain's ability to process, store and communicate information. They are widespread, affecting as many as 1 out of every 5 people in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Education. During 2020-2021, the number of students aged 3-21 who received special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was 7.2 million, or 15 percent of all public school students. Among students receiving special education services, the most common category of disability was specific learning disabilities (33 percent). Learning disabilities directly impact many areas in the lives of those affected, making school difficult, affecting employment, complicating day-to-day activities, and even affecting relationships. Yet, learning disabilities are invisible obstacles. For this reason, they are often misunderstood, and their impact is often underestimated. Treatment for learning disabilities is mainly based on medications and rehabilitative techniques. Learning Disabilities Sourcebook, Seventh Edition provides information about dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, speech and communication disorders, and auditory and visual processing disorders. It also provides details about other conditions that impact learning, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, and other pervasive developmental disorders, hearing and visual impairment, and Down syndrome and other chromosomal disorders. The book offers facts about diagnosing learning disabilities, the special education process, and legal protections. Guidelines for life-stage transitions and coping with daily challenges, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information are also included.
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