Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at School: Educating Students with NLD, Asperger

Description: Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at School by Pamela Tanguay Topics such as finding the right school, curriculum modifications, and social and emotional issues experienced by children with NLD are covered. The bulk of the book outlines 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Most teachers will at some point come across a child with nonverbal learning disabilities, and this practical and informative book will be invaluable in helping them to help such children to achieve their full potential in the classroom. Topics such as finding the right school, curriculum modifications, and social and emotional issues experienced by children with NLD are covered. However, the bulk of the book outlines 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 discusses how they benefit the student with NLD. Author Biography Pamela B. Tanguay is the mother of a teenage daughter who was diagnosed with NLD at the age of 9. Since that time she has become an active advocate for individuals with NLD and related conditions. She is the owner and co-developer of the widely-acclaimed website NLD on the Web! Pam was a founding board member of ASC-US Inc, which is a national non-profit advocacy organisation supporting those dealing with neurologically-based communication disorders. She currently sits on their advisory board and serves as Senior Editor of their newsletter, The Source. Pam, along with her husband and daughter, makes her home in Tolland, CT, USA. Table of Contents Foreword 1. NLD - What is it? 2. Anxiety, depression and behaviour. 3. School placement and environment. 4. Communication and social skills. 5. Learning style. 6. Motor Skills 7. Spatial challenges. 8. Arithmetic and math. 9. Reading, spelling and vocabulary. 10. Penmanship, writing and composition. 11. Study skills and homework. 12. Quizzes, exams and standardized testing. References. Index Review [this book] will undoubtedly be of interest and of use to parent and teachers of children with NLD and/or other disorders. The content provides an interesting and informative insight into one mothers devoted work on her childs disorder. -- British Journal of Educational PsychologyPamela Tanquay writes from the heart (she too is a parent of a child with NvLD) though she clearly grasps the subtle, complex and challenging features of NvLD. It describes the most practical of approaches to the debilitating syndrome. This is an excellent companion to her other text: Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home: a Parents guide, with a forword by Byron Rourke FRSC. Both are highly readable, practical texts on NvLD. This book should be on the shelf of every Senco, teacher of specific needs and diagnostician. -- Assessment Matters Promotional A teachers guide to helping children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities achieve their full potential in the classroom Long Description Most teachers will at some point come across a child with nonverbal learning disabilities, and this practical and informative book will be invaluable in helping them to help such children to achieve their full potential in the classroom.Topics such as finding the right school, curriculum modifications, and social and emotional issues experienced by children with NLD are covered. However, the bulk of the book outlines 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 discusses how they benefit the student with NLD. Review Text Pamela Tanquay writes from the heart (she too is a parent of a child with NvLD) though she clearly grasps the subtle, complex and challenging features of NvLD. It describes the most practical of approaches to the debilitating syndrome. This is an excellent companion to her other text: Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home: a Parents guide, with a forword by Byron Rourke FRSC. Both are highly readable, practical texts on NvLD. This book should be on the shelf of every Senco, teacher of specific needs and diagnostician. Review Quote Pamela Tanquay writes from the heart (she too is a parent of a child with NvLD) though she clearly grasps the subtle, complex and challenging features of NvLD. It describes the most practical of approaches to the debilitating syndrome. This is an excellent companion to her other text: Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home: a Parents guide, with a forword by Byron Rourke FRSC. Both are highly readable, practical texts on NvLD. This book should be on the shelf of every Senco, teacher of specific needs and diagnostician. - Assessment Matters Promotional "Headline" A teachers guide to helping children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities achieve their full potential in the classroom Description for Reader Most teachers will at some point come across a child with nonverbal learning disabilities, and this practical and informative book will be invaluable in helping them to help such children to achieve their full potential in the classroom. Topics such as finding the right school, curriculum modifications, and social and emotional issues experienced by children with NLD are covered. However, the bulk of the book outlines 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 discusses how they benefit the student with NLD. Description for Sales People Practical strategies for teachers of children with learning disabilities Details ISBN1853029416 Short Title NONVERBAL LEARNING DISABILITIE Language English ISBN-10 1853029416 ISBN-13 9781853029417 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations index Edition 1st Pages 288 Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers DOI 10.1604/9781853029417 UK Release Date 2001-10-01 NZ Release Date 2001-10-01 Subtitle Educating Students with NLD, Asperger Syndrome and Related Conditions Author Pamela Tanguay Year 2001 Publication Date 2001-10-01 DEWEY 371.92 Audience General AU Release Date 2001-10-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:151539183;

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