Introduction to Learning Disabilities - Hardcover

Hallahan, Daniel P.; Kauffman, James M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0134855418 ISBN 13: 9780134855417

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, 1985

Synopsis

This text presents the latest information on the characteristics of persons with learning disabilities, the causes of their problems, and educational interventions to help them in school and work. The authors have reorganized the chapters into five parts, moving those chapters devoted to teaching to the end of the book. This new structure allows the readers to obtain a broad foundation regarding characteristics of learning disabled students before discussing educational methods.

The strengths of the first edition are contained in the second: places an emphasis on research; contains practical and applied examples; and is written in a clear, concise manner. Building upon that success, the second edition includes: updated material on the 1997 reauthorization of IDEA; expanded coverage on ADHD; and the latest information on the biological causes of learning disabilities.

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From the Back Cover

“This textbook does a...thorough job of covering learning disabilities. It is well organized and I feel that the students would enjoy reading this textbook. Current changes and trends in the field are clearly explained in the textbook. The case studies are a definite plus...”
Mariann W. Tillery―High Point University

“...the authors have done a great job putting current issues and changes in the field of LD into this textbook.”
Monica A. Lambert―Appalachian State University

The characteristics of people with learning disabilities.
The causes of learning disabilities
The most reliable educational interventions for students with LD.

Students will enjoy reading this clearly written, well-organized text, which strikes a perfect balance between foundational information and practical tools that educators can readily use with students.

New! Chapter 3―Eligibility focuses on the laws, definitions, identification, and eligibility topics related to learning disabilities.

New! Chapter 9―Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder- ADHD

New! Chapter 15―Participation in General Education Classrooms for Students with Learning Disabilities considers the student with learning disability in the general education classroom, including information about planning for, accommodating, and adapting instruction.

New! Case Studies: Shannon and Jamal are introduced in Chapter One and referenced throughout the book. Their stories realistically address questions parents, students, and teachers face, and illustrate how teaching techniques and strategies relate to the needs of a specific child.

New! “Focus on―: Do Now Activities” provide quick, easy-to-apply strategies, techniques, and activities for immediate use and reference; great for beginning teachers.

The CEC Standards Connection:

• CEC Knowledge & Skills Overviews open each chapter.
• CEC Knowledge Check Margin Notes tie text material to CEC Common Core and Disability-Specific Knowledge and Skills statements.
• CEC Portfolio-Building Activities guide students in documenting the CEC knowledge and skills they've acquired.

Edition details

• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
• Publication date: 1985
• ISBN 10: 0134855418
• ISBN 13: 9780134855417
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 336