Living with Learning Disabilities

February 15, 2019
Grades 7-12 While many people are familiar with dyslexia, the Learning Disabilities Association of America recognizes seven specific learning disabilities. This entry in the Living with Disorders and Disabilities series (6 titles) not only identifies these learning disabilities but also looks at how individuals live with them. As it explains how a learning disability is a neurological disorder that can cause people to struggle with reading, writing, math, and social cues, the volume also debunks many myths. For example, students with learning disabilities aren't lazy and are actually of average or even above-average intelligence! More chapters cover possible causes of learning disabilities, why it can be difficult to spot learning disabilities, how learning disabilities impact daily life, and strategies for managing learning disabilities. The straightforward text gives readers a balanced perspective, weaving both facts from learning disability resources and personal narratives, while sidebars and color photos break up larger passages. The book is not meant as an in-depth guide for diagnosis and intervention, but rather as a helpful overview for student research and understanding.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2019, American Library Association.)