Defending and parenting children who learn differently :
General Material Designation
[Book]
Other Title Information
lessons from Edison's mother /
First Statement of Responsibility
Scott Teel ; foreword by Vincent Monastra.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Westport, Conn. :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Praeger,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2007.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
1 online resource (xiii, 205 pages).
SERIES
Series Title
The Praeger series on contemporary health and living
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-199) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
Introduction -- Nancy Edison's miracle -- Why Thomas Edison was such a poor student in school -- Nancy Edison: advocate for her son -- Current rights of children who learn differently -- Using a professional advocate -- The home schooling option -- The importance of self-confidence and self-esteem -- Independent learning as a core strength -- The importance of discipline -- The medication question -- Comorbid conditions -- Getting both parents on the same track -- Local resources -- Online and print resources -- Notes -- Index.
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Greenwood eBooks
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
Defending and parenting children who learn differently.
International Standard Book Number
0275992489
PERSONAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Edison, Thomas A., (Thomas Alva),1847-1931-- Childhood and youth.
Teel, Scott.
Edison, Thomas A., (Thomas Alva),1847-1931.
Teel, Scott.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Dyslexic children-- Education.
Exceptional children-- Family relationships.
Special education.
Dyslexic children-- Education.
EDUCATION-- Special Education-- Learning Disabilities.