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Parenting a Child With a Learning Disability : A Practical, Empathetic GuideCheryl Gerson Tuttle, Penny Paquette
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Parenting a Child With a Learning Disability : A Practical, Empathetic GuideCheryl Gerson Tuttle, Penny Paquette
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This book shows parents what they can do at home to help their learning-disabled child at school. The authors cover the tests and evaluations used by schools, so parents will know what to expect and how these tests can affect the child's future. Includes a glossary of terms used by special educators and testing personnel.
The publisher, Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc.:"Help your learning-disabled child enjoy school and learn more effectively. This book shows parents what they can do at home to help their learning-disabled child at school. Using nonthreatening, nontechnical language, Tuttle and Paquette describe a variety of learning disorders: attention deficit disorder, dyslexia, hyperactivity, and speaking, reading, writing, and math disabilities and difficulties. They show parents how to become more effective advocates for their child in the school system. They also discuss how to work with the special education team, and tell parents what legal rights they have and how to take advantage of them. The authors pay special attention to putting learning disabilities within the context of the entire family -- how one child's special needs may affect other siblings, grandparents, etc. Parenting A Child With A Learning Disibility also covers the tests and evaluations used by schools, so parents will know what to expect and how these tests can affect the child's future. The book contains a glossary of terms used by special educators and testing personnel so parents will feel at ease discussing their child's needs with educators. Throughout, the authors' tone is encouraging and reassuring, and parents will be left feeling they can succeed in helping their child.
"I really wish I had read this book before my own first meeting as a parent with a school special-education team. A parent with Tuttle and Paquette's book in tow would be prepared for the learning-disabled labyrinth." --Marsha Scherbel ,The Washington Post
This is a great book! It is empathetic toward families and respectful toward professionals. It includes many practical suggestions. There is a chapter on ADD & ADHD that is really good. This chapter includes many useful suggestions. It emphasizes the importance of structure in daily routines. This book also includes a chapter on understanding your rights covered under the federal law. This book concludes with a glossary of commonly used special education terms, a listing of state directors of special education, a listing by state of parent training programs, and a listing of resource organizations related to learning disabilities. I found this book very informative and encouraging.
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