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LD/ADD Information Reference List

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  1. BOOKS

    1. Faking It: A Look Into the Mind of a Creative Learner. Chris Lee & Rosemary Jackson, Boynton Book Pub., 1992. ISBN: 0-86709-296-3

    2. Stick Up for Yourself: Every Kid's Guide. Gershen Kaufman & Lev Raphael, Free Spirit Pub. 1990 (612) 338-2068

    3. Learning to Slow Down and Pay Attention. Chesapeake Psychological Services, Annandale, VA (703) 642-6697

    4. The Misunderstood Child: A Guide for Parents. Larry B. Silver, MD, Tab/MsGraw-Hill, Inc. (800) 822-8138

    5. College Students with LD: A Handbook. Susan Vogel, PhD., LDA Library, Pittsburgh,PA (412) 341-1515

    6. The Assessment of LD: Preschool Through Adult. ed. by Larry B. Silver,MD PRO-ED, Inc., Austin,TX ISBN: 0-89079-393-X

    7. Up From Underachievement. Diane Heacox, Free Spirit Pub. 1990

    8. The Survival Guide for Kids with LD. Gary Fisher & Rhoda Cummings, Free Spirit Pub. 1990

    9. How to Help Your Child with Homework: End the Homework Wars. Marguerite Radencich & Jeanne Schumm, Free Spirit Pub. 1990

    10. Diamonds in the Rough. Peggy S. Dias, M.S.D.H., SLOSSON Ed. Pub., East Aurora,NY (716) 652-0930

    11. What's Wrong With My Child? Ruth Gattozzi, McGraw-Hill Pub.

    12. No One to Play With: The Social Side of LD. Betty Osman, PhD., Random House Pub. 1982

    13. No Easy Answers: Teaching the LD Child. Sally L. Smith, director: The Lab School, Washington, DC Winthrop Pub., Inc. 1979 ISBN: 0-97626-615-4

  2. OTHER PUBLICATIONS

    1. "Negotiotions in Advocacy: How to Effectively Advocate for Your Child" LDA Newsletter, May/June 1993, p.10

    2. The Complete Directory of Information About Learning Disabilities (1993-'94) Grey House Pub. (203) 435-0868

    3. Childswork/Childsplay, King of Prussia,PA (800)776-4332

  3. AUDIO- VISUAL PUBLICATIONS
    1. VIDEO

      1. Stepping Out of the Dark - A.D.D. Lenae K. Madonna, L.S. Hon. Mention: 1993 Houston Film Festival. produced by: A.D.D. Video, Box 622, New Paltz, NY

      2. Picture of Success Pat Buckley Moss (artist) & Larry Silver, MD. LDA Bookstore $25.00+post. (412)341-1515

    2. AUDIO

      1. Nobody Wants To Be My Friend Dr.Randy Lee Comfort. The LDA International Conference, Atlanta,GA - LDA Bookstore

      2. Fantastic IEP's: Here's How Dr. Barbara Bateman, University of Oregon (Eugene). The LDA International Conference, Atlanta,GA -- LDA Bookstore

      3. Making Dreams Reality: F.A.C.L.D. 19th Annual Conference, Orlando, Jan.1993. Tapes of all topical presentations @ $6.95 ea. or by the set.

        Tape# 28: Getting There - a panel discussion by successful adults who tell their stories and answer questions. Includes a medical Dr., teacher, scientist, artist, etc. GREAT TAPE!!!

      4. Talking Books, from Recordings for the Blind, 20 Rozel St., Princeton,NY (609) 542-0606

      5. LD Book List for Children. Westchester Library System, ATTN: Judith Rovenger, Child Service Consultant, 8 Westchester Plaza, Elmford,NY 10523

      6. Postsecondary Decision Making: For Students with LD. Susan Vogel, PhD. NIU (Northern Illinois Univ.) DeKalb,IL 60115

  4. COMPUTER AIDED INSTRUCTION (CAI)

    1. Davidson, Co. Torrance,CA (800)556-6141

    2. PACE Learning Systems, Tuscaloosa,AL (205)758-3222

    3. QUANTUM READING SERIES. From EDL, Columbia, SC (800)227-1606

    4. Easy Reader (PHONICS) by American Educ. Computer, Inc. Palo Alto,CA

    5. English Microlab (Assessment of English Skills) by Houghton-Mifflin

    6. The Writing Lab by Gorilla Software (compatible with Super Sofrates' SIMPAC, Gainesville,FL )

  5. SCHOOLS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

    1. The Vanguard School, Lake Wales,FL. -- ages 10-20, boarding, LD curriculum (813) 676-6091

    2. The Riverview School, East Sandwich,MA -- postsecondary, transitional curriculum, life-skills training -- one year boarding (508) 888-3699

NOTE: The above material is only a partial listing from my personal use library. Students, parents and others interested in facilitating those with Learning Differences use it on a regular basis. If you desire more information, please contact the companies and publishers themselves for catalogs, price lists, and computer compatabilities.

MARTHA SMITH, 9/93

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