Learning Disabilities: What Are They?

Robert Evert Cimera is associate professor in the Department of Special Education at Kent State University, Ohio. He has worked extensively with children with learning disabilities and their families. Since being diagnosed with his own learning disability in college, Robert has earned a PhD and published eight books.

• Chapter 1 What Are Learning Disabilities? Chapter 2 What Causes Learning Disabilities? Chapter 3 How Are Learning Disabilities Diagnosed? Chapter 4 Common Characteristics of Children With Learning Disabilities Chapter 5 Dyslexia: Learning Disabilities of Reading Chapter 6 Dysgraphia: Learning Disabilities of Writing Chapter 7 Dyscalculia: Learning Disabilities of Mathematics Chapter 8 Dysnomia: Learning Disabilities of Expressive Language Chapter 9 Dysphasia: Learning Disabilities In Receptive Language Chapter 10 General Issues to Consider When Working With Children With Learning Disabilities Chapter 11 The Rights of Parents of Children in Special Education Chapter 12 Learning Disabilities and Adulthood

This book is informative, insightful, thoughtful, and timely! Drawing from his own personal experiences as a successful adult with a learning disability makes this book extraordinarily invaluable. A first-rate primer for parents and professionals! Well-written with practical and concise suggestions parents and professionals can use to help the child with learning disabilities succeed. This book should be in the hands of every parent who has a child with a learning disability!