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This library reference publisher ventures into the teen market with this new series, "It Happened to Me: The Ultimate Teen Guide". Far more detailed than similar books from other publishers, Learning Disabilities also offers unusual flexibility. Encouraging the teen learner to choose specific areas of interest, the authors distinguish what, how, and why chapters. Readers can first peruse definitions of specific disorders, coping strategies, and options during and after high school. They can save more difficult technical chapters, such as "Learning Disabilities: An Overview" or "Your Brain," for later. Each chapter, containing an opening topic outline, reflections from successful students, and summary lists, can be used as an independent reference. Although the authors emphasize that the book is meant to be a teen's private source, parents, teachers, and counselors, as well as any serious learner, will find its information and techniques most helpful. Promising to draw on the experiences of teens who have lived with the books' social issues, illness, or lifestyle topics, the series as a whole employs comprehensive, accessible, and current information presented clearly with user-friendly organization. Because of significant differences in tone, organization, format, and quality, however, a buyer should evaluate each volume separately. Glossary. Index. Illus. Photos. Charts. Further Reading. VOYA Codes: 4Q 3P J S (Better than most, marred only by occasional lapses; Will appeal with pushing; Junior High, defined as grades 7 to 9; Senior High, defined as grades 10 to 12). 2003, Scarecrow Press, 224p. PLB— Lucy Schall
Overview
Exclusively written for teenagers and young adults dealing with a wide variety of learning disabilities—including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), dyscalculia, and dyslexia—this accessible resource offers the tools for taking a proactive role in identifying, understanding and overcoming the obstacles facing teens with learning disabilities. Learning Disabilities provides a clear and informative overview of the most common disabilities. Appealing to teenagers with its easy-to-read format and ...