Kevin Hayes - Learning Disabilities Information for Teens: Teen Health Series

Teen Health Series

LEARNING DISABILITIES
INFORMATION
FOR TEENS THIRD EDITION

Teen Health Series

LEARNING DISABILITIES
INFORMATION
FOR TEENS THIRD EDITION

Health Tips about Academic Skills Disorders and Other Disabilities That Affect Learning

Including Information about Common Signs of Learning Disabilities, School Issues, Career Options, Employment Support, and Learning to Live with a Learning Disability and Other Related Issues

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Bibliographic Note

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OMNIGRAPHICS

Kevin Hayes, Managing Editor

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Copyright 2020 Omnigraphics

ISBN 978-0-7808-1814-9

E-ISBN 978-0-7808-1815-6

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Hayes, Kevin (Editor of health information), editor.

Title: Learning disabilities information for teens: health tips about academic skills disorders and other disabilities that affect learning including information about common signs of learning disabilities, school issues, learning to live with a learning disability, and other related issues / Kevin Hayes, editor.

Description: Third edition. | Detroit: Omnigraphics, Inc., [2020] | Series: Teen health series | Includes bibliographical references and index. | Audience: Ages 13 | Audience: Grades 7-9 | Summary: Provides basic consumer health information for teens on identifying, diagnosing and living with various types of learning disabilities. Includes an index, and a directory of organizations to provide help or support for those with learning disabilities-- Provided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2020023557 (print) | LCCN 2020023558 (ebook) | ISBN 9780780818149 (library binding) | ISBN 9780780818156 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Learning disabilities--Health aspects.

Classification: LCC RJ496.L4 L434 2020 (print) | LCC RJ496.L4 (ebook) | DDC 618.92/85889--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020023557

LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020023558

Electronic or mechanical reproduction, including photography, recording, or any other information storage and retrieval system for the purpose of resale is strictly prohibited without permission in writing from the publisher.

The information in this publication was compiled from the sources cited and from other sources considered reliable. While every possible effort has been made to ensure reliability, the publisher will not assume liability for damages caused by inaccuracies in the data, and makes no warranty, express or implied, on the accuracy of the information contained herein.

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Preface

About This Book

In the United States, nearly 7.1 million children and youth ages 321 in the year 201819 received special education services for learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other disorders that affect language development, motor control, attention, and behavior. It is important to understand how students with learning disabilities can be helped. According to the 2019 Building a Grad Nation Data Brief, in 2017, the national graduation rate reached an all-time high of 84.6 percent, compared with just 67.1 percent of students with disabilitiesa gap of more than 17.5 percentage points. Although most states saw improvements in their on-time graduation rate for students with disabilities, just 26 states saw increases of at least 1 percentage point. Moreover, 14 states saw their rates decline over the past year. Identifying and addressing problems as early as possible enables students to develop the skills and coping strategies needed to succeed in school and beyond.

Learning Disabilities Information for Teens, Third Edition describes the process of learning, the different kinds of learning disabilities, and their common signs, causes, and diagnostic procedures. It also discusses how other disabilities, disorders, and chronic conditions can affect learning. Information on academic issues, career options, and employment supports for young adults with learning disabilities is provided. Coping tips such as learning environments, assistive technology, and other adolescent issues along with facts about laws designed to protect the rights of people with learning disabilities are included. The book concludes with a directory of resources for further help and information.

How to Use This Book

This book is divided into parts and chapters. Parts focus on broad areas of interest; chapters are devoted to single topics within a part.

defines the learning process and provides information about gifted students with learning disabilities. It describes common signs and conditions associated with people with learning disabilities. Early intervention, statistics, and research on learning disabilities are discussed. Information on early learning, early literacy, and early education is also provided.

describes the categories of learning disabilitiesADHD, academic skills disorders, developmental speech and language disorders, and other disorders that include impaired sensory and motor skills, and information processing issues. The often-overlooked disruption in the executive function is also discussed.

provides information on certain genetics and substance abuse disorders such as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs), Down syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, Turner syndrome, 47,XYY syndrome, Aarskog-Scott syndrome, Smith-Kingsmore syndrome, and Triple X syndrome.

provides information on medical conditions and physical challenges that can affect a students ability to learn either by interrupting the educational process or by affecting the ways in which the brain processes information. These conditions include bipolar disorder, cancer treatment, aphasia, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, Tourette syndrome, hearing loss, and pediatric sleep-disordered breathing.

provides facts about understanding and accessing different school options. It explains how to choose a school, why special education services are important, and how to prepare for school-based experiences. It provides practical suggestions for areas such as educational options after high school, postsecondary education, and connecting activities to gain access to the chosen postschool option.

provides information on transition planning, explains career development options, and offers tips about youth development and leadership and vocational rehabilitation. It also covers disability disclosure, volunteerism and service-learning, employment supports, a career with the federal government, and employers efforts in finding, accommodating, and retaining employees with disabilities.

offers help to students by providing information about deeper learning, service-learning, school supportive environment, and assistive technology. It also helps students in areas where they may face challenges, such as self-esteem, self-advocacy, and social skills. Commonly encountered problems, such as bullying, coping with sibling issues, barriers to participation, and employment discrimination, are also discussed. It also provides information on the laws that protect people with learning disabilities.