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<p>Between five and eleven million individuals in this country struggle with learning disabilities throughout adulthood, and it is estimated that two to three percent of incoming college freshman are learning disabled. In fact, learning-disabled adults are the fastest growing population of disabled university students. But unlike in the past, learning disabilities are now well understood, and there is a great deal of help available for the disabled—if they can find it.<br> Written in a readable and friendly style, <b>Adults With Learning Disabilities</b> is an invaluable resource not only for learning disabled adults, but also highschool and college students with learning disabilities, parents, professionals across disciplines, and the lay public. Here is the most up-to-date information on the causes and symptoms of learning disabilities, specific conditions such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and dyslexia, a review of definitions, an update of research and advances in the neurosciences, assessment and intervention, pertinent legal issues, making college and employment plans, the role of professionals, and much more. The authors review metacongnitive theory and emphas
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- Author
- Shapiro, Joan (Joan M.); Rich, Rebecca (Rebecca Z.)
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Inc., 2001 Evans Rd., Cary, NC 27513; Tel: 800-451-7556 (Toll Free); e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.oup-usa.org NY 10016 ($25)
- Published
- 1999
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780195113358
- Category
- education
- Subjects
- Education
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 (10 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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