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Young Joe and Ravi think they have nothing in common. Joe has lived in the same little town his whole life, but recently his best friends moved away, leaving him alone. Ravi and his family just moved there from India, and he just wants to fit in. When the two boys run afoul of the same bully, they discover they do have something in common after all, and scheme together to take control of their lives.
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Presents a story that provides insights into the challenges faced by children suffering with learning disabilities like dyslexia, and the impact of the disability on family members and friends, and features facts about the history of some learning disabilities, and their causes, diagnosis, and treatments.
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"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..."
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Mason Buttle is the biggest, sweatiest kid in his grade and can barely read or write. Fifteen months ago, Mason's best friend, Benny, was found dead in the Buttle family orchard and as the investigation drags on, Mason can't understand why the police won't believe his story about what happened. When Mason and his new friend Calvin make an underground club space in order to escape the neighborhood bullies, Mason finds himself in even more trouble and...
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Rick Lavoie has served as an administrator of residential programs for special needs children since 1972. Drawing on his rich experience, Mr. Lavoie developed powerful strategies for teaching friendship skills in the classroom, the home front, and the community. Beginning with an exploration of the causes and consequences of "social incompetence," this program provides field-tested advice on how to help children work through daily social struggles....
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Many children have learning disabilities and it's up to parents and schools to work together to ensure that each child's unique educational needs are met. But what if the school disagrees with your goals for your child? You are at a disadvantage if you don't know the law. This book teaches you to: identify a learning disability; understand your child's rights to education; untagle eligibility rules and evaulatuaions; prepare and make your best...
14) R.E.A.D. dogs
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"In this book, readers will learn about dogs in the R.E.A.D. program."--
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Focuses on four students of varying ages who have disabilities. It presents the stories of these students and their families, teachers, classmates, schools, and communities, and enables viewers to observe the successful inclusion of each one into general education classrooms. Additional interviews are presented with professionals with whom these students are associated.
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"Neema lives in the mountains of Lushoto, Tanzania. Her day is full of fun. She tricks Joseph. She helps Mama Mdemu. She sings with the children. Neems is always looking for ways to learn"--Back cover.
"Neema is an eleven-year old girl with a learning disability. She is an orphan living at the Irente Children's Home in Lushoto, Tanzania. ... She loves to learn and hopes to become a teacher one day. Enna Mdemu, the director for the Children's Irente...
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"How I Learn introduces the concept of a learning disability in concrete terms for younger students. This supportive and upbeat story reassures readers that they are capable, and can use 'smart strategies' to help themselves learn. And that's better than OK. That's GREAT! A note to parents, caregivers, and professionals is included, with suggestions to guide discussion and help children identify their particular strengths and challenges."--Back cover....