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... about Adult Issues
Facing Learning Disabilities in the Adult Years |
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Joan Shapiro, Rebecca Rich
1999, Oxford University Press (Trade)
ISBN 0-19511-335-7 |
Real life,
practical advice on living with learning disabilities in adulthood. Both
authors hold a PhD in Special Education, and bring a wealth of
experience to this comprehensive resource book, offering up-to-date
information on the causes of various learning disabilities, their
diagnosis, legal issues, and practical tips for college years and
beyond.
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Growing
Up with NLD |
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Deborah
Green
1999, Silicon Heights Computers
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This is not a
professionally published book, but is interesting reading to learn one
person's perspective on what it was like to grow up with NLD. The author
shares her very personal experiences, from toddlerhood through struggles
with school, peer relations, and parent conflicts, to difficulties
developing and maintaining a career in adulthood.
[Order information: This
book may be ordered at the site of Dr.
Dean J. M. Mooney] |
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Meeting the Challenge of Learning Disabilities in Adulthood |
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Arlyn
J. Roffman, PhD
2000, Paul H Brookes Publishing Co
ISBN 1-55766-430-7
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"Ten in-depth chapters discuss the challenges and benefits that learning disabilities can present in a wide range of areas, including overall mental health, day-to-day life, dating, long-term relationships, parenthood, higher education, and employment. Practical suggestions and proven strategies are offered to help adults identify and capitalize on their strengths and to promote a satisfying quality of life."
- publisher.
[Note: Read an excerpt
from this book at the publisher's web site, www.brookespublishing.com/store/books/roffman-4307/]
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Successful
Lifetime Management: Adults with Learning Disabilities
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Teresa Allissa
Citro (Ed.)
1999, Learning Disabilities Association of Massachusetts
(To order online or by mail, visit the LDAM web site at www.ldam.org/video.htm)
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An excellent compilation
of chapters by various experts in the field of learning disabilities.
The book addresses areas that are, unfortunately, often overlooked
when addressing the difficulties of learning disabled individuals.
Topics cover items such as the impact of learning disabilities on
adult social relationships, workplace issues, support services and
accommodations at the college and graduate school level, and
communication skills of adults with learning disabilities.
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What Does Everybody Else Know
That I Don't?: Social Skills Help for Adults with AD/HD - A
Reader-Friendly Guide |
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Michele Novotni
Specialty Press, Inc.
ISBN
1-88694-134-3
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This book covers the important topic of social skills
for the adult population. The
author addresses the importance of social skills, why AD/HD adults may
not have acquired during childhood the social skills which they need
as adults. This is a clearly written guide, and the end-of-chapter
“Just the Facts” are very helpful.
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are links to some online bookstores at which many of these
publications may be ordered. NLD on the Web! is not
directly affiliated with, nor do we endorse or specifically
recommend any of these retailers. The links are provided
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Links to online bookstores in the US:
[Note:
Maple Leaf Center is a site specializing in the sale of books on NLD and
related disorders - which can be hard to find in regular or online
bookstores]
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Australian bookstore
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