Nonverbal learning disabilities at home : a parent's guide / Pamela B. Tanguay ; foreword by Byron P. Rourke.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tanguay, Pamela B., 1947-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Learning disabled children--Home care--United States.

Learning disabled children.

Learning disabled children--United States--Life skills guides.

Nonverbal learning disabilities--United States.

Nonverbal learning disabilities.

Parents of children with disabilities--United States.

Parents of children with disabilities.

Social skills in children--United States.

Social skills in children.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (269 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Pub., 2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book explores the problems children with NLD may face, and provides strategies for parents to help them cope and grow, from preschool age through their challenging adolescent years. The author provides solutions to the everyday challenges of the disorder, from early warning signs and self-care issues to social skills and personal safety.

Contents:

Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home: A Parent 's Guide; Contents; Acknowledgements; Foreword BY Byron P. Rouke, FRSC; Introduction; 1 NLD -What Is It?; 2 Early Warning Signs; 3 The Parent 's Role; 4 Self-help Skills; 5 Fine Motor Skills; 6 Coordination, Athletics, and Team Sports; 7 Managing the Environment; 8 Organization; 9 Thinking Skills; 10 Communication Skills; 11 Social Skills; 12 Independent Living Skills; 13 Coping with Change; 14 Safety Issues; Afterword: The Miracle of Music; Appendix I: Glossary of Terms; Appendix II: Annotated Bibliography; Appendix III: Internet Resources

Appendix IV: OrganizationsBibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-262) and index.

ISBN:

1-84642-270-1

0-585-48834-7

OCLC:

898769319