Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at School: Educating Students with Nld, Asperger Syndrome and Related Conditions
In this companion book to her successful Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home, Pamela Tanguay addresses issues related to the academic education of the child with NLD and related conditions. Topics such as school placement, program modifications, and social/emotional issues are covered, as well as specific teaching strategies, from how to deal with essay questions, to tips on helping the student master long division, and ideas for improving reading comprehension. The author defines and...
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In this companion book to her successful Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home, Pamela Tanguay addresses issues related to the academic education of the child with NLD and related conditions. Topics such as school placement, program modifications, and social/emotional issues are covered, as well as specific teaching strategies, from how to deal with essay questions, to tips on helping the student master long division, and ideas for improving reading comprehension. The author defines and discusses concepts such as frontloading and a cooperative learning environment, and explains how they benefit the student with NLD and related conditions.
Acknowledgements8Foreword9Introduction15Ch. 1NLD - What Is It?19Ch. 2NLD Student Profile31Ch. 3School Environment and Placement47Ch. 4Teaching Strategies62Ch. 5Social and Emotional Functioning77Ch. 6Psychomotor and Spatial Challenges100Ch. 7Arithmetic and Math116Ch. 8Reading, Spelling, and Vocabulary136Ch. 9Penmanship, Writing, and Composition156Ch. 10Organization, Study Skills, and Homework175Ch. 11Quizzes, Exams, and Standardized Testing193Afterword213App. I: Glossary of Terms216App. II: Annotated Bibliography239App. III: Internet Resources252App. IV: Organizations259Bibliography270Index277
