Understanding Nonverbal Learning Disabilities

A Common-Sense Guide for Parents and Professionals

Maggie Mamen

Part of the JKP Essentials series

Paperback: £13.99 / $21.95

2007, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 176pp
ISBN: 978-1-84310-593-0, BIC 2: JM JMC VFJD

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'I will certainly re-read this intersting and practical book which I recommend to EP and clinical colleagues and other professionals such as speech therapists.`

- Debate, Pat Bennett, Educational Psychologist, Lancashore CIS

'Clearly, Maggie Mamen has in-depth knowledge and understanding of the particular strengths and weaknesses of individuals with NLDS. Maggie Mamen's attitude to her subject is both positive and optimistic, based upon current research yet with a practical and common-sense approach for parents and teachers to follow. Her book can be recommended to all those involved with NLD children as a useful addition to current publications.'

- The Patoss Bulletin

'It is relevant to education staff, and the importance of speech and language therapy input is also highlighted. The book covers assessment and further devides nonverbal learning disabilities into subgroups; perceptual, social, written expressive and attentional. It contains easy to read chapters on management strategies and useful websites.'

- Speech & Language Therapy in Practice

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Author information

• Maggie Mamen

Subject areas

• Education
• Parenting
• Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes
• Health, Social Work and Social Care

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• Key Titles on Autism and Related Conditions for SENCOS

Keywords

• ADD,
• ADHD,
• Asperger syndrome,
• autism,
• children,
• high functioning autism,
• inclusive classroom,
• nonverbal learning disabilities,
• occupational therapy,
• parenting,
• special education,
• speech and language therapy

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