Children with learning disabilities are often of above-average intelligence, but they are still affected by emotional problems, hyperactivity, dyslexia and other difficulties attributed to biochemical imbalances in the brain or a dysfunctional family life. This book is a practical guide for parents who want to help and understand their learning-disabled child. The book discusses positive treatment strategies that can be implemented at home and school to help these children. This second edition includes expanded information on substance abuse, suicide and delinquency, revisions to laws governing discrimination and educational opportunities for the gifted learning-disabled child. Also incldued is a list of resources and organizations that can help in treating the learning-disabled child.
- ISBN10 081292987X
- ISBN13 9780812929874
- Publish Date 1 January 1998 (first published 1 January 1992)
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Times Books
- Edition 3rd edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 403
- Language English