Keys to Parenting a Child with a Learning DisabilityThe authors discuss the diagnosis and treatment of learning disabilities. They provide a practical course of action for parents who suspect a learning disability in their child. They also describe methods of special education, dealing with learning-disabled children at home, and integrating them into community activities. |
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Causes and Prevalence | 10 |
Parents Rights | 21 |
What Is an Impartial Hearing? | 22 |
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