
Successful Lifetime Management
Adults with Learning Disabilities
Teresa Allissa Citro(Editor)
Learning Disabilities Association of Massachusetts (Publisher)
Published on 2. August 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
141 pages
978-1-930877-02-3 (ISBN)
Description
This book is a road map for adults with learning disabilities regardless of what stage they are at in their journey to successful lifetime management. A wonderful overview of some of the most worrisome topics facing adult with learning disabilities including legal issues in the work place, impact on graduate school, and what to expect from diagnostic testing. Concise chapters by a variety of professionals target feelings and concerns, give solutions, and offer encouragement.
Reviews / Votes
Every person who has a loved one with a Learning Disability should read the helpful material in this book. Successful Lifetime Management should be on every teacher's desk, especially in this day where inclusion seems to occur frequently. -- Barbara Guyer, Ph.D., author, The Pretenders A thoughtful overview of some of the most worrisome topics facing adults with learning disabilities including legal issues in the workplace, impact on graduate school, and what to expect from diagnostic testing. Concise articles by a variety of professional target feelings and concerns, give solutions, and offer encouragement. -- Jeanne Gehret, M.A., author, Don't-give-up Kid and Eagle Eyes This volume is a road map for adults with learning disabilities regardless of what stage they are at in their journeys of navigating the obstacles and opportunities to Successful Lifetime Management. -- Moira Anne Munns, immediate past president, The Attention Deficit Information NetworkMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Waltham
United States
Publishing group
Rowman & Littlefield
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
277 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-930877-02-3 (9781930877023)
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Persons
Teresa Allissa Citro is the executive director of the Learning Disabilities Association of Massacusetts and editor of the award winning book Parenting the Child With Learning Disabilities: The Experts Speak.
Content
Chapter 1 The Role of Neuropsychological Assessment in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Learning Disabilities in Adults Chapter 2 Understanding Your Learning Disability Chapter 3 The Impact of Learning Disabilities on Adult Social Relationships Chapter 4 The Impact of Learning Disabilities In the Workplace Chapter 5 Legal Issues in Education and Work Chapter 6 Keys to Success in College for Students with Learning Disabilities: Self-Knowledge, Self-Advocacy, and Individualized Support Services Chapter 7 Students with Learning Disabilities in Graduate School: Access and Accommodation Considerations Chapter 8 Communication Skills of Adults with Learning Disabilities