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ALL KINDS OF MINDS

Levine, Melvin D.

~ provides 5th and 6th graders with a wealth of information on learning disabilities. Much of the book reads as fiction as he portrays the lives of kids with various types of learning problems.

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	Text: 283 pages, softcover	18178	$ 59.95

ANALYTIC LEARNING DISABILITY ASSESSMENT (ALDA)

Gnagey, Thomas and Patricia

~ (1982) measures student ability in 77 skills to create an individualized learning plan. The ALDA matches strengths and weaknesses with the most effective method of learning. Results are transferred to the accompanying Recommendation Pamphlet creating an individualized teaching plan.
Kit includes: Testing Book, Manual & 20 Test Forms
RANGE: 8-14 years
ADMINISTRATION: Individual
TIME: 75 minutes LEVEL: B

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	Kit	42	$ 439.95
	Test forms pkg/20	43	$ 139.95
	ALDA-ez computer report (apple)	5721	$ 499.95
	ALDA-ez computer report (IBM 3.5")	19284	$ 499.95

ANN ARBOR LEARNING INVENTORY (AALI)

Vitale, Barbara; and Waneta Bullock

~ (1996) assesses visual discrimination, visual memory, auditory discrimination, and auditory memory to determine the best form of instruction for a child. A variety of tasks are presented that require: listening, manipulating, showing, matching, visualizing, telling and writing.
RANGE: A=K-1; B=grades 2-4; C=grades 5-8
ADMINISTRATION: Individual LEVEL: B

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	Manual (specify level A, B, or C)	14451	$ 39.95
	Booklets pkg/10 (specify level A,B,or C)	14452	$ 29.95
	Stimulus cards Level C	18072	$ 19.95

DISORDERS OF LEARNING IN CHILDHOOD - 2ND EDITION

Siler, Archie and Rosa Hagin

~ (2002) is a comprehensive handbook of disorders which have adverse affect on the learning of children and adolescents.

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	Text: 658 pages, Hardcover	16107	$ 149.95

GILLINGHAM MANUAL

Gillingham, Anna, & Bessie Stillman

~ is a remedial training program for students with disabilities in reading, spelling, and penmanship. This program uses the Gilliingham multisensory phonics technique to teach students the sounds of letters and how the build these letter-sounds into words. Students use visual, auditory, and kinesthetic associations to remember phonics concepts.
Phonics cards are organized into three decks of separately numbered cards, each designated by a color. White indicates consonant phonograms; salmon indicates vowel phonograms; and yellow indicates sound symbols for spelling. The word and the sound symbol of the phonogram are printed on the back of the card. The teacher pronounces the sound, and the student names the letter or letters that spell the sound. One pack is recommended for each student.
The 610 card set, comes in a jewel-case and may be used with any Orton-Gillingham based reading instruction. The set is divided into 43 groups of phonic sounds. Single words and detached syllables are used to exemplify the important patterns and generalizations found in reading and spelling. The set is organized sequentially beginning with CVC words and moving on to spelling generalizations, syllabication, and word structure.
Little Stories consists of small booklets of phonetically controlled short stories divided into 4 groups.
Group I: 2 booklets, Tom and Jip and Fat Sam
Group II:1 booklet, Ted and Kip
Group III 1 booklet containing 2 stories, Jake and Kate and Sam and Jane
Group IV 3 booklets, The Little Red Hen, Much Fun, and Tim Tadpole.
The Tea Cup Whale is a phonetically controlled story about a little boy who, on a rainy day, makes up a story about having a pet whale.
Affix and Root cards is a set of 132 color-coded cards. A prefix, root, or suffix is presented on one side of a card and defined on the back. Green-edged cards show Anglo-Saxon prefixes and suffixes; orange-edged cards show Latin prefixes, roots, and suffixes; and blue-edged cards show Greek word elements.

RANGE: children - adults
ADMINISTRATION: Individual or Small Groups LEVEL: B

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	Manual: 352 pages 8 th Ed	12967	$ 164.95
	Phonics Drill Cards pkg/170	12968	$ 114.95
	610 Phonetic Word Cards in Jewel Case	12970	$ 189.95
	Little Stories (set of 7 bklts)	12972	$ 49.95
	Affix and Root Cards (Bywaters)	12975	$ 84.95
	Tea Cup Whale: 24 pages	12976	$ 13.95

HELPING STUDENTS BECOME STRATEGIC LEARNERS

Scheid, Karen

~ This book identifies instructional components needed to implement strategy instruction in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics.

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	Text: paperback. (1995)	11307	$ 64.95

IDIOM WORKBOOK - 2nd ed.

Auslin, Myra Shulman

~ (2007) is a series of 8 chapters formerly published asa series of separate workbooks. Each chapter targets up to 50 idioms presented in short paragraphs. Exercises follow, which cover definition, application, vocabulary development, and comprehension. The text includes a total of 265 reproducible worksheets with 27 sets of "check-up" questions (with answer key).
RANGE: school-aged children with language disorders, ESL students, or adults with cognitive impairments... who are reading at approximately grade 3 level.

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	text: 416 pp. spiral bound	8935	$ 99.95
	Hold your horses	8936	$ 18.95
	In the doghouse	8937	$ 18.95
	Raining cats and dogs	8938	$ 18.95
	Back off	8939	$ 18.95
	Out of this world	8940	$ 18.95
	Monkey business	8941	$ 18.95
	Sticky fingers	8942	$ 18.95

INCLUSION STRATEGIES FOR BEHAVIOR PROBLEM STUDENTS

Zionts, Paul

~ (1997) provides detailed practices for: planning, involvement of the principal as a change agent, involvement of the parents, the development of disability awareness of staff and students, training for staff, provision of adequate supports, structure and support for collaboration, implementation of adaptations, and policies and methods for evaluation of student progress and for the entire inclusion program.

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	Text: 416 pages, paperback	14403	$ 89.95

JORDAN DYSLEXIA ASSESSMENT/READING PROGRAM - 2ND ED

Jordan, Dale R

~ (2000) teaches word analysis through sight, speech, hearing and touch which allows the student to compensate for problems that normally block reading and spelling skills. This program uses 11 screening tests: visual dyslexia, auditory dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, reading vision, oral phonics, learning style, attention deficit, rate of learning, asperger's, and seld.
Kit includes: manual & workbook
RANGE: all ages
ADMINISTRATION: Individual LEVEL: B

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	Complete kit	18866	$ 189.95
	Instuctor's manual	18867	$ 159.95
	Student workbook	18868	$ 34.95

KEEPING A HEAD IN SCHOOL - A STUDENT'S BOOK

Levine, Melvin D.

~ is written for adolescents and teens about learning disabilities. This book graphically describes, explains, and clarifies such issues as: important facts about memory; a code called language; brainstorming; the big four skills; learning from mistakes; the social side of school; and more critical topics.

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	Text: 300 pages, Softcover	18177	$ 59.95

LEARINING AND BEHAVIOR PROBLEM CHECKLIST (LBPC)

McCarney, Stephen

~ is an informal (non-normed) checklist completed by a classroom teacher which provides information about a student's learning characteristics and classroom behavior. The checklist provides a good sampling of the types of classroom learning behaviors that are useful for a school psychologist to know about when framing a psychoeducational assessment. LEVEL: A

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	Checklists pkg./50	22844	$ 89.95

LEARNING DISABILITY DIAGNOSTIC INVENTORY (LDDI)

~ (1998) identifies intrinsic processing disorders on six scales: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Reasoning. This measure uses a diagnostic approach shown to be without gender, race, or ethnic bias and it distinguishes LD students from other low achievers. Each of the subscales is comprised of 15 items.
Kit includes: manual and 50 rating summary booklets
RANGE: 8-17 years
ADMINISTRATION: Individual, completed by a teacher or other person familiar with the student's academic work and classroom behavior.
TIME: 10-20 minutes LEVEL: B

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	Kit	17327	$ 249.95
	Manual / Specimen Set	18053	$ 104.95
	Rating Summary Booklets pkg/50	18054	$ 154.95

LOVAAS LEARNING VIDEOTAPES

Lovaas, Ivar

~ is a series of five VHS videotapes which present information on the content and execution of learning strategies for children with developmental disabilities. All videotapes are accompanied by a written description of the various scenes depicted on the tapes and a discussion of the teaching strengths and weaknesses.

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	Complete set	8154	$ 1577.31
	Getting ready to learn	8155	$ 319.95
	Early language	8156	$ 319.95
	Basic self help skills	8157	$ 319.95
	Advanced language	8158	$ 319.95
	Expanding child's world	8159	$ 319.95
	Preview tape	9922	$ 42.95

MAKING THE WRITING PROCESS WORK

Harris, Karen & Steve Graham

~ describes writing strategies for poor writers who have problems organizing their thoughts and producing text. Formerly known as "Helping Young Writers Master The Craft".

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	Text: 239pp paperback	11308	$ 59.95

NEUROPSYCHOLOGY OF MATHEMATICS

Feifer, Susan & De Fina, Ohikip

~ (2004) is subtitled: Diagnosis and Intervention. This cimbination resource and reference text, explores how young children learn and acquire basic mathematical skills in the elementary years. Specific brain pathways are discussed that assist in recalling basic math facts, ordering numbers into sets, calculating multiple-step equations, and tackling word
problems.
Cultural stereotypes and gender differences in mathematics are explored, as is the relationship between anxiety and mathematical performance during classroom learning situations.
the auhjotrs assert that two often overlooked constructs when evaluating students with math difficulty are working memory and executive functioning. "The 90 Minute Mathematics Evaluation" is introduced as a viable means to identify and remediate math disorders in children.

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	text	22303	$ 94.95
	See Neuropsychology of Reading for set	23070	$ .00

NEUROPSYCHOLOGY OF READING DISORDERS

Feifer, Steven G. & Philip A. De Fina

~ (2000) is subtitled: Diagnosis and Intervention. This text is a cimbination teaching resource and reference text. It discusses various subtypes of dyslexia from a brain/behavioral perspective as opposed to the traditional discrepancy model. Chapters include: Ten Pitfalls of Discrepancy Model; Neural Circuitry of Reading; Subtypes of Dyslexia; The 90 Minute Dyslexia Evaluation; Remediation Techniques; Case Studies - Teacher Checklists - Sample Tests.
This text was voted publication of the year in 2001 by NASP.

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	110 pp. paperback	19054	$ 69.95
	Workbook Series Set (3 bks)	23069	$ 189.95

NEUROPSYCHOLOGY OF WRITTEN LANGUAGE DISORDERS

Feifer, Susan & De Fina, Philip

~ (2002) is subtitled: Diagnosis and Intervention. This text is useful as a resource and a reference text. It discusses both language-based and nonlanguage-based written language disorders from a brain-based model of learning. It is intended for school psychologists and/or special educators. Chapters include: Shortcomings of Intelligence Tests; Neural Architecture of Written Language;Subtypes of Language Based Dysgraphias; Working Memory and Written Language; The 90 Minute Dysgraphia Evaluation; Remediation Strategies for Dysgraphia.

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	text 200 pp. paperback	22302	$ 79.95
	See Neuropsychology of Reading for set	23071	$ .00

NO ONE TO PLAY WITH -SOCIAL PROBLEMS OF LD/ADD CHILDREN

Osman, Betty B, and Henriette Blinder

~ offers advice on getting along with other kids and handling social aspects at school faced by adolescents with learning disabilities.

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	Text: 200 pages, softcover	5769	$ 29.95

OVERCOMING DYSLEXIA IN CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, & ADULTS

Jordan, Dale

~ (2002) descibes various forms of dyslexia in detail and then relates those patterns to the social, emotional, and personal development of dyslexic individuals.

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	Text: 432 pages, paperback	7925	$ 84.95

PREVENTING ACADEMIC FAILURE

Bertin, Phyllis & Eileen Perlman

~ is a multisensory curriculum that follows the Orton-Gillingham philosophy providing a 4-year sequence of written language skills; reading, spelling and handwriting.
RANGE: grades K-4
ADMINISTRATION: Individual or Group LEVEL: A

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	Text: 284 pages	6840	$ 114.95

PROMOTING POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH LD

Brinckerhoff, Loring, Stan Shaw, Joan McGuire

~ (1993) is designed for postsecondary service providers who serve college students with learning disabilities. Some topics discussed are: transition, assessment, service delivery, program evaluation, professional development, and legal rights.

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	Text: 440 pages, hardcover	11328	$ 94.95

RESPONDING TO ORAL DIRECTIONS

Maneuso, Robert

~ (2001) teaches self-monitoring and repair strategies to students with auditory comprehension difficulties. This program teaches students to identify unclear directions and to learn how to ask for clarification appropriately.

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	Manual	19389	$ 104.95
	Audiocassette	19390	$ 26.95

ROSS INFORMATION PROCESSING ASSESSMENT - PRIMARY (RIPAP)

Ross-Swain, Deborah

~ (1999) identifies information-processing skill impairments in children who have had a traumatic brain injury, experienced neuropathologies that affect information processing, and/or exhibit learning disabilities that interfere with learning acquisition or educational achievement.
Kit includes: manual, 25 record forms, and 25 profile/summary forms
RANGE: 5-12 years
ADMINISTRATION: Individual
TIME: 30 minutes LEVEL: B

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	Kit	19723	$ 269.95
	Manual / Specimen Set	19724	$ 119.95
	Record forms pkg/25	19725	$ 94.95
	Profile/summary forms pkg/25	19726	$ 64.95

SECTION 504 IN THE CLASSROOM: DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION

Miller, Linda & Chris Newbill

~ (2005) 2nd ed. is subtitled "How to Design and Implement Accomodation Plans". This title includes a manual and set of forms. Both method and structure are provided to assist in designing and implimenting the classroom accomodations required by exceptional students.

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	Complete Kit	22376	$ 79.95
	Forms pkg/25	22377	$ 44.95

SOURCE FOR DYSLEXIA AND DYSGRAPHIA, THE

Richards, Regina G.

~ teaches how to identify, understand, and diagnose students with dyslexia and dysgraphia and provides strategies and techniques to develop phonological awareness. Reproducibile activites and references are included
RANGE: 6-18 years
ADMINISTRATION: Individual
LEVEL: B

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	Text: 308 pages	18740	$ 104.95

SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR KIDS WITH LD, THE - REVISED

Cummings, Rhonda and Gary Fisher

~ provides specific tips and strategies for students to help build confidence in reading, writing, spelling, math and more. Kids aged 8 and up, at a third grade reading level, learn how to organize their time, set goals, stick up for themselves, handle conflict, stay out of trouble, cope with testing, and get help from adults.

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	Text: 112 pages, Softcover	18171	$ 22.95

TEACHING MATH TO STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

Bley, Nancy, and Carol Thorton

~ (2000) helps teachers adapt the mathematics curriculum to meet the needs of students with learning disablities. Emphasis is on problem solving and real world applications. Topics covered are: Technology, Time and Money, Concepts and Computation Involving Whole Numbers, Rational Numbers and Percentages, Ratio, Proportion, Integers, Exponents, and Scientific Notation.

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	Text: 456 pages, paperback	7921	$ 94.95

TEACHING TEST-TAKING SKILLS

Scruggs, T., and Mastropieri, M.

~ (1992) teaches about test format, and conditions of testing. Many students with special needs benefit from test-taking skills training.

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	Text: 139 pages	11283	$ 54.95

TEACHING THE DYSLEXIC CHILD

Griffiths, Anita Ed.

~ shows teachers how to overcome the learning problems while simultaneously attempting to remedy issues of self-image that are related to academic performance.

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	Text: 128 pages, Softcover	9629	$ 23.95

TUNED-IN, TURNED-ON BOOK - ABOUT LEARNING PROBLEMS, THE

Hayes, Marnell L.

~ is written especially for pre-teens and teens who are having trouble in school because they learn differently from their peers. This guidebook offers a positive approach to helping students identify their individual learning strengths and gives many practical suggestions that students can use to "work around" their learning problems.

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	Text: 132 pages, Softcover	18179	$ 29.95
	Two 90 minute cassette tapes	18180	$ 39.95

WHY JOHNNY CAN'T WRITE : DYSGRAPHIA - 3RD EDITION

Walton Cavey, Diane

~ provides guidelines for recognition and identification of dysgraphic children, as well as parenting and teaching methods.

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	Text	6540	$ 20.95

YOU DON'T OUTGROW IT -LIVING WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

Hayes, Marnell L.

~ is written for older teens and adults with learning disabilities. The author covers family responsibilities, household management, employment, higher education, and more.

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	Text: 240 pages, Softcover	18181	$ 39.95

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