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| All chapters begin with Introduction, and most chapters conclude with Summary, Questions and Activities, and References | |
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| Preface | |
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| Introduction To Learning Disabilities | |
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| Changing Definitions of Learning Disabilities | |
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| Major Groups of Theorists | |
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| Cognitive-Processing Perspectives | |
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| Historical Phases | |
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| Components of the Definition | |
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| Who Are These Kids? | |
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| Medical Aspects of Learning Disabilities | |
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| Medical and Educational Models | |
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| Learning and the Nervous System | |
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| Etiology of Learning Disabilities | |
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| Medical Diagnosis of Learning Disabilities | |
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| Medical Treatments for Learning Problems | |
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| Cognition and Language Characteristics of Students with Learning Disabilities | |
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| Intelligence | |
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| Attention | |
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| Memory in Children with Learning Disabilities | |
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| Cognitive Style | |
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| Study of Language | |
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| Syntax and Semantics | |
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| Pragmatics: Language in Context | |
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| Personality and Social Characteristics of Students with Learning Disabilities | |
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| Personality Variables | |
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| Social Development of Children with Learning Disabilities | |
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| Assessment of Learning Disabilities | |
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| Broad Purposes of Assessment | |
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| Assessment for Eligibility Decisions | |
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| Sample Eligibility Reports | |
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| Assessment for Instruction | |
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| Characteristics Of Students With Learning Disabilities | |
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| Learning Characteristics in Reading and Language Arts | |
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| Reading Difficulties of Students with Learning Disabilities | |
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| Conceptualization of Reading Skills | |
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| Word Recognition | |
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| Word Comprehension | |
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| Sentence Comprehension | |
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| Comprehension of Longer Texts | |
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| Instructional Strategies for Improving Comprehension | |
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| Oral Reading Skills | |
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| Writing Skills | |
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| Whole-Language Instruction | |
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| Learning Characteristics in Math | |
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| Cognitive Abilities and Math Skills | |
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| Types of Math Learning Disabilities | |
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| Math Skills in Sequential Context | |
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| Curriculum-Based Assessment in Mathematics | |
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| Instructional Systems for Mathematics | |
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| Prognosis in Mathematics | |
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| Students with Learning Disabilities in the Classroom | |
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| Adaptive Behavior of Children with Learning Disabilities | |
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| Elementary Teacher Interactions | |
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| Cognitive Characteristics of Adolescents with Learning Disabilities | |
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| Social and Emotional Characteristics in Secondary Classrooms | |
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| Summary of Educational Characteristics of Adolescents with Learning Disabilities | |
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| Secondary School | |
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| Placement, Services, And Educational Treatments | |
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| Educational Placements and Services | |
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| Self-Contained Classes | |
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| Resource Rooms | |
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| Mainstream-with-Consultation Model | |
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| Inclusion Service Delivery Models | |
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| Issues in Placement | |
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| Specialized Instructional Strategies | |
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| Behavioral Treatment Interventions | |
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| Common Ground among Behavioral Treatments | |
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| Techniques Involving Positive Consequences | |
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| Techniques Involving Negative Consequences | |
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| Summary of Behavioral Interventions | |
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| Specialized Behavioral Strategies | |
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| Metacognitive Instructional Approaches for Students with Learning Disabilities | |
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| Metacognitive Model of Learning | |
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| Nonspecific Cognitive Strategies | |
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| Reciprocal Teaching | |
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| Self-Monitoring | |
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| Technology for Persons with Learning Disabilities | |
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| Early Technology Applications | |
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