Learning Disabilities: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Classroom Practice

Covering characteristics and methods, this comprehensive book discusses how to teach and understand students with learning and other mild disabilities. Each chapter includes case studies, examples, and narratives from teachers and professionals who work with preK-12 students with learning disabilities. Discussion of the IDEA Improvement Act of 2004 appears throughout, including topics such as: ADHD, inclusion, collaboration, families and communities, diversity and functional behavioral assessment.Barry E. McNamara is the author of 'Learning Disabilities: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Classroom Practice', published 2006 under ISBN 9780131116566 and ISBN 0131116568.