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Learning Disabilities of Maine
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About Learning and Attention Disabilities
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Bookstore (Updated 7-3-08)
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Legacy of the Blue Heron - Living with Learning Disabilities by Harry Sylvester
Essential reading!
The Legacy of the Blue Heron presents Mr. Sylvester's personal account of life with learning disabilities. From these experiences, he tackles the problems faced by students, parents, teachers, and administrators, and offers educational, social, and legislative solutions. Mr. Sylvester, the former President of the Learning Disabilities Association of America, was raised in Maine in a time when learning disabilties were unrecognized. He overcame his disabilities to become a mechanical engineer and successful businessman.
- 1 out of every 10 people you encounter in school, work, and social situations suffers from learning disabilities.
- Anger, low self esteem, isolation, school failure, and classroom disruption can all indicate a student struggling with learning disabilities.
- 50% of high school dropouts have learning disabilities.
"Harry Sylveseter tells the remarkable story...experienced by every person with a learning disability...and one that should be heard by every parent and teacher who strives to understand."--Rick Lavoie, M.A., M.Ed.
If you are interested in receiving a copy, send a minimum $15.00 donation to:
LDA of Maine
PO Box 67
Oakland, ME 04963
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LDA of Maine now has Dr. Larry Silver's book The Misunderstood Child: Understanding and Coping with Your Child's Learning Disabilities (Fourth Edition) in our bookstore.
The fully revised and updated must-have resource to help you become a supportive and assertive advocate for your child
In print for more than twenty years, The Misunderstood Child has become the go-to reference guide for families of children with learning disorders. This newly revised edition provides the latest research and new and updated content, including:
• How to identify and address specific disabilities, from dyslexia to sensory integration disorder
• New information on the genetics of learning disorders
• Expanded sections on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• The most recent neurological discoveries about how the brain functions in children with learning disabilities
• Insights about other neurological disorders common among individuals with learning disabilities, such as anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, anger-control problems, depression, and tic disorders
• Resources, Web sites, and organizations that can aid the treatment process and offer support for both parent and child
Author spotlight
Larry B. Silver, M.D., a child and adolescent psychiatrist, is clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C.; prior to his current appointment, he was acting director and deputy director of the National Institute of Mental Health.
If you are interested in receiving a copy, send a minimum $15.00 donation to:
LDA of Maine
PO Box 67
Oakland, ME 04963
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