Learning Disabilities and Related Mild Disabilities: Characteristics, Teaching Strategies, and New Directions

Part I: Learning Disabilities and Related Mild Disabilities: An Overview. 1. Learning Disabilities and Related Mild Disabilities: Characteristics and Directions Part II: Assessment and Teaching. 2. Assessment and the IEP Process. 3. Clinical Teaching. 4. Educational Settings and the Role of the Family. Part III: Theory and Direction. 5. Learning Theories and Teaching Implications. 6. Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Challenges. 7. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Related Disorders. 8. Young Children with Disabilities. 9. Adolescents and Adults with Learning Disabilities and Related Mild Disabilities. 10. Medical Aspects of Learning Disabilities and Related Mild Disabilities. Part IV: From Theory to Teaching Strategy. 11. Spoken Language Difficulties. 12. Reading Difficulties. 13. Written Language Difficulties. 14. Mathematics Difficulties.

This text that set the standard for students working toward certification in special education has been revised and updated to meet the needs of a new generation of teachers and students. A cross-categorical emphasis makes the book suitable for a broad number of courses - including those aimed at teaching students with mild disabilities and which are part of many states' certification requirements. The text describes the characteristics of learning disabilities as well as various mild disabilities, and offers teaching strategies for general education teachers, special education teachers, school psychologists, and other related professionals. Preservice and in-service classroom teachers, who are increasingly responsible for teaching students with special needs within general education or inclusive classrooms, will find the text especially helpful.