LEARNING DISABILITIES FROM A PARENT'S PERSPECTIVE
ISBN: 1-930074-07-7
PRICE: US $23.95 | 405 pages
When parents learn their child has a learning disability, they often feel overwhelmed and confused. This book, written by a mom who has been through this experience, provides parents the information they need to best help their child and family. This includes explanations of the scientific research on learning disabilities, brain chemistry, legal rights, educational issues, as well as emotional advice and support.
Glenchur addresses the emotional impact of having a child with a learning disability, including the effect on the child, siblings, and the extended family. This discussion includes practical solutions to problems such as homework issues, negative social interactions (including bullying and being bullied) and sibling rivalry.
This guide helps parents identify the signs of learning disabilities, and walks them through their options in getting professional help for their child or helping their child on their own It includes an extensive and helpful bibliography of books by learning disability experts, websites, a high-tech learning tools, schoolwork tips and much more.
Parents Education Network purchased copies this book for 50 public schools in San Francisco. Glenchur was a speaker at their inaugural conference on preparing children for college.
Kim Glenchur graduated from Stanford University with a major in human biology before completing a masters program in medical illustration at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and an MBA from the University of California at Berkeley.