Product Description

First published in 1990, this Survival Guide has helped countless young people with LD--and the adults who care about them. The revised and updated edition contains the latest information, practical advice, step-by-step strategies, and encouragement for children labeled "learning disabled." Inspiring and empowering.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #276101 in Books
• Published on: 2002-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 104 pages

From School Library Journal
Grade 5 Up-- A book intended for use by young people with this disability. While LD may mean learning disabled to some people, to them, the authors explain, it means "learning different." The book begins with the "Six Great Gripes of Kids with LD," the first of which is, "No one explains what LD is, so we spend a lot of time worrying about what is wrong with us." In the 12 chapters that comprise the body of this book, the authors describe the five types of LD, the rights of LD students in public schools, and a variety of behaviors to help LD kids manage their feelings and get along better at home and in school. The final chapter stresses ways in which to prepare for adult life. Scattered throughout the chapters are activities and exercises to help LD kids to better understand and to cope with their problems. The text is written in a simple, straightforward, and chatty style and includes short case studies and stories explaining how real LD kids reacted in the situations under discussion. A section for parents and teachers provides additional resources and information. The clearly written, factual material will help those with LD and those who live or work with them to understand the complexities of this disability. --Constance A. Mellon, Department of Library & Information Studies, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author
Gary Fisher, Ph.D., and Rhoda Cummings, Ed.D., are professors at the University of Nevada, Reno. They are also the authors of The Survival Guide for Teenagers with LD.

Customer Reviews

The Good and the Bad
This is a quality product full of accurate information. But still too hard for an LD student to take the time to read. Yet, this is the right book for the parents!

Great for my daughter!
I got this product right away and my daughter and I started reading it as soon as we got it. She loves it. She will stop me when I am reading and tell me "Mommy, that is me." or "Mommy, I do that."
It is an easy to read and understand book.

a must-have for every school
The Fisher/Cummings series of books on dealing appropriately with LD in school is one of the best out there. In this particular book, aimed at elementary schoolers, they demystify LD and help kids develop personal coping strategies for success in school and in life. Children with developmental or emotional disorders might also benefit from the authors' casual, spot-on approach to doing what must be done in a world where you've been labeled as different.