Title: Defending and parenting children who learn differently : lessons from Edison's mother /
Authors: Teel, Scott.
Publisher: Praeger,
Year: 2007
Subjects: Edison, Thomas A. Childhood and youth.; Special education.; Exceptional children Family relationships.; Dyslexic children Education.
Contents: Introduction -- Nancy Edison's miracle -- Why Thomas Edison was such a poor student in school -- Nancy Edison: advocate for her son -- Current rights of children who learn differently -- Using a professional advocate -- The homeschooling option -- The importance of self-confidence and self-esteem -- Independent learning as a core strength -- The importance of discipline -- The medication question -- Comorbid conditions -- Getting both parents on the same track -- Local resources -- Online and print resources -- Notes -- Index.