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Author:

Flink, David, author.

Title:

Thinking differently : an inspiring guide for parents of children with learning disabilities / David Flink.

Edition:

First edition.

Publisher:

William Morrowan imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers,

Copyright Date:

2014

Description:

x, 308 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.

Subject:

Learning disabilities.
Learning disabled children--Education.
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Attention-deficit-disordered children--Education.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-297) and index.

Contents:

Is something up? -- Learn the basics -- Take action -- Know how you think -- Seek accomodations -- Work smarter -- Find your allies -- Become an advocate -- Join the movement.

Summary:

"When parents are told their child has a learning disability, they need more information. Thinking Differently is just the resource to meet that need. David Flink, leader of Eye to Eye, a national mentoring program for children with learning differences, explains each learning disability in layman's terms to prepare parents to speak knowledgeably with teachers about their child's specific challenges..." Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

0062225936 (paperback)
9780062225931 (paperback)

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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EBPE325 -- Estherville Public Library (Estherville)

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HRPE845 -- Sioux Center Public Library (Sioux Center)

LAPH975 -- Sioux City Public Library (Sioux City)

WHPE115 -- Storm Lake Public Library (Storm Lake)

GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)

BJPD251 -- Waukee Public Library (Waukee)

DPPE403 -- Kendall Young Library (Webster City)

YGPC162 -- West Branch Public Library (West Branch)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)