Reviews
"Finally, a book has been written on learning disabilities that provides acomprehensive yet easy to read and understand look at a disability that affectsmillions of children and adults. Shapiro and Rich guide the reader through allaspects of this disability from defining what a learnign disability is to whatcauses it to what to do about it. The personal vignettes of people who havestruggled with this disability are informative as well as inspirational. FacingLearning Disabilities in the Adult Years is a must read not only forprofessionals working in the field of learning disabilities but for individualswith learning disabilities themselves, their family, and friends."--Connie DalkeHiggins, Ph.D., Educational Consultant and author of Life Works: A TransitionProgram for High School Students, "Facing Learning Disabilities in the Adult Years provides faculty andstaff in Institutes of Higher Education with a clear understanding of the typeof support necessary for the college student with learning disabilities tosucceed in his or her academic program. It fosters recognition and offersconcrete suggestions of reasonable accomodations that can be made to assist thestudent in organizing his or her time adn assignments to meet courserequirements. The success stories provide the reader with an opportunity toreflect on best practices to promote achievement of the college student withlearning disabilities. Overall, Facing Learning Disabilities in the Adult Yearswill be a fine addition to the emerging field of the study of students withlearning disabilities."--Marsha H. Lupi, Ed.D., Chair, Department of SpecialEducation, Hunter College of the City University of New York, "Facing Learning Disabilities in the Adult Years provides faculty and staff in Institutes of Higher Education with a clear understanding of the type of support necessary for the college student with learning disabilities to succeed in his or her academic program. It fosters recognition andoffers concrete suggestions of reasonable accomodations that can be made to assist the student in organizing his or her time adn assignments to meet course requirements. The success stories provide the reader with an opportunity to reflect on best practices to promote achievement of the collegestudent with learning disabilities. Overall, Facing Learning Disabilities in the Adult Years will be a fine addition to the emerging field of the study of students with learning disabilities."--Marsha H. Lupi, Ed.D., Chair, Department of Special Education, Hunter College of the City University ofNew York, "Individuals with learning disabilities will find themselves within thepages of this book. The knowledge and understanding made available by Shapiroand Rich should provide readers with insights into their own disabilities. Theauthors not only emphasize the need for self deterination and self advocacy, butprovide valuable information about current research and resources that can serveas a basis for those skills. Families, friends, and colleagues of adults withlearning disabilities will also find this book helpful in understanding learningdisabilities and what those with learning disabilities mayexperience."--Rachelle Bruno, Ed.D., Professor of Special Education, NorthernKentucky University, "This cutting edge book is a comprehensive resource for professionals who work with adults with learning disabilities, adults with learning disabilities, and parents of children with learning disabilities. This is the ultimate guidebook that translates theory into practical strategies throughthe use of case studies, while providing a rich, up-to-date information base on the field in general. Administrators, teachers and parents concerned with transition issues will appreciate this clear, concise road map to the resolution of post secondary/adult issues for those with learningdisabilities. A must read!"--Eileen F. McCarthy, Director of Special Education, Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Rockland County, New York, "This cutting edge book is a comprehensive resource for professionals whowork with adults with learning disabilities, adults with learning disabilities,and parents of children with learning disabilities. This is the ultimateguidebook that translates theory into practical strategies through the use ofcase studies, while providing a rich, up-to-date information base on the fieldin general. Administrators, teachers and parents concerned with transitionissues will appreciate this clear, concise road map to the resolution of postsecondary/adult issues for those with learning disabilities. A mustread!"--Eileen F. McCarthy, Director of Special Education, Board of CooperativeEducational Services, Rockland County, New York, "Individuals with learning disabilities will find themselves within the pages of this book. The knowledge and understanding made available by Shapiro and Rich should provide readers with insights into their own disabilities. The authors not only emphasize the need for self deterination andself advocacy, but provide valuable information about current research and resources that can serve as a basis for those skills. Families, friends, and colleagues of adults with learning disabilities will also find this book helpful in understanding learning disabilities and what those withlearning disabilities may experience."--Rachelle Bruno, Ed.D., Professor of Special Education, Northern Kentucky University, "Finally, a book has been written on learning disabilities that provides a comprehensive yet easy to read and understand look at a disability that affects millions of children and adults. Shapiro and Rich guide the reader through all aspects of this disability from defining what a learnigndisability is to what causes it to what to do about it. The personal vignettes of people who have struggled with this disability are informative as well as inspirational. Facing Learning Disabilities in the Adult Years is a must read not only for professionals working in the field of learningdisabilities but for individuals with learning disabilities themselves, their family, and friends."--Connie Dalke Higgins, Ph.D., Educational Consultant and author of Life Works: A Transition Program for High School Students
