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Harwell, Joan M. – 2001
The 16 chapters of this comprehensive guide to teaching students with learning disabilities cover the following topics: (1) an overview of the field of learning disabilities (characteristics, causes, prevalence, prognosis, and resources); (2) research in the field of learning disabilities (how the brain works, how children learn); (3) relevant…
Descriptors: Disability Identification, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Family Role
Connecticut Birth to Three System, Hartford. – 2002
This guide for parents and service providers contains information on autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) in young children and is the product of a review of research-based programs and models and requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The document begins with discussion of the definition of ASD, possible causes of ASD, and…
Descriptors: Autism, Check Lists, Clinical Diagnosis, Definitions