Defending and parenting children who learn differently
Subtitle: lessons from Edison's mother
By: Scott Teel ; foreword by Vincent Monstra.
Series: The praeger series on contemporary health and living
Publisher: Praeger Publishers
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780275992484
Subjects: Edison, Thomas A. -- 1847-1931 -- Childhood and youth.; Teel, Scott.; Special education.; Exceptional children -- Family relationships.; Dyslexic children -- Education.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Nancy Edison's miracle; title: Why was Thomas Edison such a poor student in school?; title: Nancy Edison: advocate for her son; title: Current rights of children who learn differently; title: Using a professional advocate; title: The home schooling option; title: The importance of self-confidence and self-esteem; title: Independent learning as a core strength; title: The importance of discipline; title: The medication question; title: Comorbid conditions; title: Getting both parents on the same track; title: Local resources; title: Online and print resources; title: Notes; title: Index.