Beyond the label : a guide to unlocking a child's educational potential / Karen L. Schiltz, Amy M. Schonfeld & Tara Niendam.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schiltz, Karen L.

Contributor:

Schonfeld, Amy M.

Niendam, Tara A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Academic achievement.

Study skills.

Motivation in education.

Self-actualization (Psychology).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (232 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

When a child is struggling with a learning disability or behavioral disorder, it can be overwhelming for their parents, who often do not know what to do or where to turn for help. This groundbreaking book is a ""must have"" for any parent, educator, or person who cares for and wants to help children who face challenges in school. It will help you to recognize the warning signs that may indicate a potential problem with a child and explain how to find the best help. This superb guide shows you how to obtain the necessary assessment(s) that will help you to better understand a child's strengths

Contents:

The basics

The law

The tools

The team

Beyond the label

Attention and concentration

Memory

Executive functioning

Language

Visual perceptual ability

Visual processing speed

Achievement

Emotional functioning

Social skills

The big picture

Things to remember

A success story

Appendix 1: classroom accommodations

Appendix 2: testing accommodations

Appendix 3: assistive technology

Appendix 4: organizations.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on metadata supplied by the publisher and other sources.

ISBN:

1-283-29992-5

9786613299925

0-19-987688-6

OCLC:

757261111