Learning and Developmental Disabilities Sourcebook describes the process of learning and provides information about early learning.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• Part 1: Process of Learning
• Chapter 1— Physiology of Learning
• Chapter 2— Early Learning
• Chapter 3— Learning Disabilities
• Chapter 4— Signs of Learning Disabilities
• Chapter 5— Statistics on Learning Disabilities
• Chapter 6— Gifted Students with Learning Disabilities
• Part 2: Development Milestones
• Chapter 7— Developmental Monitoring and Screening
• Chapter 8— Developmental Milestone Checklist
• Chapter 10— Developmental Disabilities
• Chapter 9— Speech and Language Developmental Milestones
• Chapter 11— Statistics on Developmental Disabilities
• Part 3: Specific Types of Learning Disabilities
• Chapter 12— Reading Disorders
• Chapter 13— Dyslexia
• Chapter 14— Dysgraphia
• Chapter 15— Dyscalculia
• Chapter 16— Language and Speech Disorders
• Chapter 17— Auditory Processing Disorder
• Chapter 18— Nonverbal Learning Disability
• Chapter 19— Gerstmann Syndrome
• Chapter 20— Developmental Dyspraxia: Impaired Sensory and Motor Skills
• Chapter 21— Visual Processing Disorder
• Part 4: Specific Types of Developmental Disabilities
• Chapter 22— Birth Defects
• Chapter 23— Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
• Chapter 24— Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Chapter 25— Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Chapter 26— Cerebral Palsy
• Chapter 27— Hearing Loss
• Chapter 28— Vision Impairment
• Chapter 29— Intellectual Disability
• Chapter 30— Apraxia of Speech
• Chapter 31— Muscular Dystrophy
• Chapter 32— Tourette Syndrome
• Chapter 33— Aarskog-Scott Syndrome
• Chapter 34— Smith-Kingsmore Syndrome
• Chapter 35— Genetic Disorders with Learning Disability
• Part 5: Caring for People with Learning and Developmental Disabilities
• Chapter 36— Concerned about Your Child’s Development?
• Chapter 37— Early Intervention
• Chapter 38— Treatments for Learning Disabilities
• Chapter 39— School Options for People with Learning and Developmental Disabilities
• Chapter 40— Career Options for People with Learning and Developmental Disabilities
• Chapter 41— COVID-19 among People with Developmental Disabilities
• Part 6: Living with Learning and Developmental Disabilities
• Chapter 42— Common Barriers to Participation Experienced by People with Disabilities
• Chapter 43— Rehabilitative and Assistive Technology
• Chapter 44— Transport Facilities for People with Disabilities
• Chapter 45— Self-Advocacy for Students with Learning Disabilities
• Chapter 46— Social Skills, Friends, and Dating
• Chapter 47— Preventing Bullying
• Chapter 48— Siblings with Learning Disabilities
• Chapter 49— Independent Living
• Chapter 50— Special Needs Trusts
• Chapter 51— Disability-Rights Laws
• Chapter 52— Benefits for People with Disabilities
• Chapter 53— Becoming a Successful Adult
• Part 7: Additional Resources
• Chapter 54— Directory of Resources Related to Learning and Developmental Disabilities