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(s): Pamela B. Tanguay
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Year: 2003
Language: English
Pages: 285
City: London
Tags: Learning disabilities disabled children Education Asperger s syndrome EDUCATION Special Disabilities Electronic books Leermoeilijkheden Aspergers syndroom
Acknowledgements 8
Foreword by Sue Thompson, MA, CET 9
Introduction 15
Chapter 1 NLD – What Is It? 19
Chapter 2 NLD Student Profile 31
Chapter 3 School Environment and Placement 47
Chapter 4 Teaching Strategies 62
Chapter 5 Social and Emotional Functioning 77
Chapter 6 Psychomotor and Spatial Challenges 100
Chapter 7 Arithmetic and Math 116
Chapter 8 Reading, Spelling, and Vocabulary 136
Chapter 9 Penmanship, Writing, and Composition 156
Chapter 10 Organization, Study Skills, and Homework 175
Chapter 11 Quizzes, Exams, and Standardized Testing 193
Afterword 213
Appendix i glossary of terms 216
Appendix ii annotated bibliography 239
Appendix iii internet resources 252
Appendix iv organizations 259
Bibliography 270
Index 277
