Ravi has just moved to the United States from India and has always been at the top of his class; Joe has lived in the same town his whole life and has learning problems--but when their lives intersect in the first week of fifth grade they are brought together by a common enemy (the biggest bully in their class) and the need to take control of their lives.

Hoping to land the lead in the class play, Hank freezes during his audition and is only able to buzz like a fly, inspiring his teacher to create a special role for him as a silent bookmark that saves the show when a rival suffers an attack of stage fright.

"How I Learn introduces the concept of a learning disability in concrete terms for younger students. This supportive and upbeat story reassures readers that they are capable, and can use 'smart strategies' to help themselves learn. And that's better than OK. That's GREAT! A note to parents, caregivers, and professionals is included, with suggestions to guide discussion and help children identify their particular strengths and challenges."--Back cover....

If you're in a relationship with someone who has Asperger's syndrome, it's likely that your partner sometimes seems cold and insensitive. Other times, he or she may have emotional outbursts for no apparent reason. And in those moments when you can't understand each other at all, you both feel fed up, frustrated, and confused. The behavior of people with Asperger's can be hard to understand and easy to misinterpret, which is why it's so important to...

Les préoccupations du milieu scolaire quant aux difficultés d'apprentissage des mathématiques apparaissent grandissantes, comme en témoignent les demandes faites aux chercheurs par les services éducatifs des commissions scolaires et par le ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport. Si plusieurs des recommandations qui circulent sont influencées par des travaux en neuropsychologie et en psychologie cognitive, l'enseignement des mathématiques...

When special education teacher Dr. Marlyn Pangatungan immigrated to the United States, she experienced challenges while learning the curriculum, protocols, and student needs within the special education system in the United States. But rather than be discouraged, Dr. Pangatungan took advantage of every opportunity for professional development and growth and relied on trusted mentors to help her succeed. In Special Education Book, Dr. Pangatungan pays...

L'objectif de ce livre narratif est de faciliter le développant du vocabulaire de base et la construction de phrases simples. L'auteure est une orthophoniste spécialisée dans le développement de la communication chez les enfants de niveau préscolaire. À chacune des pages, elle guide votre enfant afin de l'aider avec la prononciation du son visé. Laissez-vous accompagner par une professionnelle et voyez votre enfant progresser.

This book is about two parents determined to ensure their children have the best education they can provide, while struggling to obtain resources for their child who suffers from a learning disability. They try to work closely with the school to make sure that they and the school administrators are aligned in their end goal: to educate their daughter as she suffers from ADHD. Despite the challenges and setbacks, her parents won't stop fighting to...

I Get It! How John Figures It Out, is one boy's triumph over Auditory Processing Disorder. A child with APD often feels alone and misunderstood. This can lead to low self esteem, sadness and confusion. The colorful illustrations bring to life John's journey from confusion to understanding, good self esteem and figuring it out from a child's point of view. Includes valuable resources and strategies.

How parents can help children with Asperger's Syndrome to grow and prosper If you are raising a child with Asperger's Syndrome, it can be a real challenge to find answers to your questions and make decisions while trying to keep pace with the latest developments in research and changes in the growth and behavior of your child. This book comes to the rescue by combining the latest medical information and interventions with clear-cut strategies to...